2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Panamera and 2010 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 745 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Porsche Panamera | 2010 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Panamera | A |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |