2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2011 Porsche Panamera were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (429 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CLS | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
