Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Porsche Panamera
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz CLS and Porsche Panamera contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz CLS and the Porsche Panamera.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz CLS's and the Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz CLS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and base engine power. The Porsche Panamera has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz CLS's and the Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz CLS is a better car than the Porsche Panamera.
Pricing: A used 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS ranges from $53,990 to $80,121 while a used 2023 Porsche Panamera is priced between $76,986 to $133,599.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz CLS loses 58.2 percent of its value and the Porsche Panamera loses 47.3 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Panamera retains 10.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz CLS is 7.5 out of 10 while the Porsche Panamera's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz CLS being ranked 8 out of 13 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Porsche Panamera being ranked 3 out of 13.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz CLS is 7.7 out of 10. For the Porsche Panamera the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz CLS a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche Panamera.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz CLS’s base engine makes 362 horsepower, and the Porsche Panamera base engine makes 325 horsepower. The CLS is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 633 miles. The Panamera is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz CLS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Porsche Panamera. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Porsche Panamera has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
81890 - 94488
Starting MSRP:
76500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
96574
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
70200 - 123900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
92400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
96574
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
70200 - 123900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
62427
Price Range:
53990 - 80121
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
80940
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
56933 - 123021
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
94153
Price Range:
76986 - 133599
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
80940
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
56933 - 123021
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
227
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
28400
# Good or Great Deals:
120
Mercedes-Benz CLS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Panamera Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz CLS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
5.2 - 14.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.016
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Panamera
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
5.2 - 14.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.501527819448896
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.2 - 77.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.231607686163077
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.2 - 77.2
Mercedes-Benz CLS Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Porsche Panamera Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz CLS Trim Levels
CLS 450 4MATIC
Porsche Panamera Trim Levels
4, 4 Executive, 4 Platinum Edition, 4 Sport Turismo, 4S, 4S Executive, 4S Sport Turismo, Base, GTS, GTS Sport Turismo, Platinum Edition, Turbo S, Turbo S Executive, Turbo S Sport Turismo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
325 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
464 / 633 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
427 / 569 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
11.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
115.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4255 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
196.4 inches
Wheelbase:
115.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4222 lbs
Width:
85.3 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
198.8 inches
Wheelbase:
116.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic / Starling Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Arabian Grey / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Selenite Grey Magno Matte / MANUFAKTUR Teide Light Grey Metallic / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Cashmere White Magno Matte / MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Bright Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic / Night Blue Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Volcano Grey Metallic
Red
Carmine Red / Cherry Metallic
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic / GT Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Brown
Truffle Brown Metallic
Green
Aventurine Green Metallic
Orange
Papaya Metallic
Purple
Amethyst Metallic / Copper Ruby Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey / Magma Grey/Macchiato Beige / MANUFAKTUR Macchiato Beige/Titian Red
Black
Black
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue/Black
Brown
MANUFAKTUR Tartufo Brown/Black / Sienna Brown/Black
Gray
Neva Grey/Magma Grey
Red
MANUFAKTUR Classic Red/Black / MANUFAKTUR Titian Red/Macchiato Beige
White
MANUFAKTUR Deep White/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black/Chalk / Black/Luxor Beige / Black/Saddle Brown
Blue
Not available
Brown
Cohiba Brown / Saddle Brown / Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige / Truffle Brown
Gray
Agate Grey
Red
Black/Bordeaux Red / Marsala / Marsala/Cream
White
Not available
