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Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

When comparing the Porsche Panamera to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Porsche Panamera 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 interior volume. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Panamera versus the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Porsche Panamera versus Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pricing

A used 2023 Porsche Panamera ranges from $106,622 to $149,896 while a used 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $115,187 to $152,019. For a new model, the Porsche Panamera's price is between $108,368 and $160,753, with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class priced between $120,481 and $154,400.

Porsche Panamera versus Mercedes-Benz S-Class Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche Panamera is 7.9 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class' quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Porsche Panamera being ranked 6 out of 25 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class being ranked 4 out of 25.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Porsche Panamera’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 429 horsepower. The Panamera is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The S-Class is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 622 miles. 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 trunk space.

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2023 Porsche Panamera

2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$108,368 - $160,753

Used Asking Price:

$106,622 - $149,896

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

47.1%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$120,481 - $154,400

Used Asking Price:

$115,187 - $152,019

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

54.6%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.4 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.3 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 25
6 / 25

Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars

9 / 25

iSeeCars Rankings

Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars

1 / 25
4 / 25

Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 25

Summary Review

Not yet available

Summary Review

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Trim Levels

4, 4 Executive, 4 Platinum Edition, 4S, 4S Executive, Base, GTS, Platinum Edition, Turbo S, Turbo S Executive

Trim Levels

Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC

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

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

325 hp @ 5400 rpm

Torque:

331 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.077 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

384 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.091 hp per pound

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

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):

20 / 28 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

444 / 622 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

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

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

43.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Cargo Space:

12.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

112.0 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4740 lbs

Width:

83 inches

Height:

59.2 inches

Length:

208.2 inches

Wheelbase:

126.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

265/45R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

255/45R19