2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CLS | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6206 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
