Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Porsche Panamera
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 E-Class and the Porsche Panamera.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's and the Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, 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 area of resale value. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Porsche Panamera have the same overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's and the Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a better car than the Porsche Panamera.
Pricing: A used 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranges from $84,084 to $105,197 while a used 2025 Porsche Panamera is priced between $121,951 to $234,100. For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's price is between $93,820 and $116,906, with the Porsche Panamera priced between $132,545 and $247,487.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 59.2 percent of its value and the Porsche Panamera loses 49.6 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Panamera retains 9.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Porsche Panamera is 7.7 out of 10. With both vehicles earning the same number they are extremely competitive in their vehicle segment. Mercedes-Benz E-Class is ranked 3 out of 27 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) and Porsche Panamera is ranked 4 out of 27, with their respective reliability, retained value, and safety ratings used to break the tie, in that order. Out of 37 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is ranked 9 and the Porsche Panamera is ranked 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 8.2 out of 10. For the Porsche Panamera the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche Panamera.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class’s base engine makes 577 horsepower, and the Porsche Panamera base engine makes 463 horsepower. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
93820 - 116906
Starting MSRP:
88000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
101506
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
43540 - 198950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
132545 - 247487
Starting MSRP:
115500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
150675
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
106900 - 207000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
93233
Price Range:
84084 - 105197
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
96416
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
47366 - 145851
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
153792
Price Range:
121951 - 234100
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
172109
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
113606 - 246704
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45581039
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45173006 - 0.59454164
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
57740
Depreciation %:
0.49991016
Resale Value $:
57760
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.49455375
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.19283274 - 0.50548743
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Panamera Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Panamera
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8652652095988045
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 35.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.142353437954284
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
1.7 - 7.2
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 37Ranking
26 out of / 37Ranking
30 out of / 37Porsche Panamera Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
AMG E 53 HYBRID
Porsche Panamera Trim Levels
4 E-Hybrid, 4S E-Hybrid, Turbo E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
577 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.109 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
463 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
479 foot-lbs @ 1000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 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):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Backup camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
15.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5280 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5016 lbs
Width:
85.2 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
198.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R20
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
Nautical Blue Metallic
Brown
Sonoran Brown Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Verde Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno / MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Blue Metallic / Gentian Blue Metallic / Lugano Blue / Montego Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Neo / Volcano Grey Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Gold
Madeira Gold Metallic
Green
Aventurine Green Metallic / Oak Green Metallic Neo
Purple
Provence
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Brown
Tonka Brown/Black
Gray
Neva Grey/Black
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Pepita Seat Centers / Black/Limestone Beige
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Black/Kalahari Grey
Beige
Black/Limestone Beige / Blackberry/Limestone Beige / Dark Night Blue/Limestone Beige
Green
Black/Night Green
Red
Barrique Red / Black/Bordeaux Red
