2023 Porsche Panamera Base // 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 500 4MATIC comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 85% Porsche Panamera zone Porsche dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 74% Mercedes-Benz S-Class zone Mercedes-Benz dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$103,400	CA$143,000
Fees	CA$1,750	CA$2,175
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$1,946/month	CA$2,692/month
Awards	Best full-size luxury sedan of 2023	-
Powertrain
Combined power	-	N/A
Combined torque	-	N/A
Engine	2.9 l V6	3.0 l I-6
Power	325 hp @ 5,400 rpm (242 kW)	429 hp @ 6,100 rpm (320 kW)
Torque	331 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 5,000 rpm (449 N·m)	384 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 5,800 rpm (521 N·m)
Induction	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel	Premium	Premium
Engine	-	Electric
Power	-	21 hp (16 kW)
Torque	-	184 lb·ft (249 N·m)
Transmission	8-speed automatic	9-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	-	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy	-	N/A
Voltage	-	48 V
Charging times	-	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A
Cooling	-	N/A
Drivetrain structure	-	N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Sedan	Sedan
Category	Full-size luxury sedan	Full-size luxury sedan
Assembly	Leipzig, DE	Sindelfingen, DE
Generation	2	7
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	13.1 L/100km	12.0 L/100km
Highway	9.8 L/100km	8.4 L/100km
Combined	11.6 L/100km	10.4 L/100km
Autonomy	775 km	807 km
Electric autonomy	-	N/A
CO₂ emissions	274 g/km	242 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	standard	standard
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	optional	standard
Heated steering wheel	standard	standard
Ventilated front seats	optional	optional
Head-up display	optional	optional
Surround-view camera	optional	optional
Smart key	standard	standard
Blindspot detection	optional	standard
Forward collision warning	standard	standard
Autonomous emergency braking	standard	standard
Lane departure warning	standard	standard
Adaptive cruise control	optional	standard
GPS	standard	standard
Infotainment
Front USB ports	standard	standard
Rear USB ports	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	standard
Android Auto compatible	standard	standard
Sirius XM	standard	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Wi-Fi hotspot	standard	standard
Wireless phone charging	standard	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion, electrical variable assist	rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension	independent, double wishbones	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Rear suspension	independent, multi-link	independent, pneumatic, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P265/45R19	P255/40R20
Rear tires	P295/40R19	P285/35R20
Safety
Seat belts	4	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	5,049 mm (199″)	5,289 mm (208″)
Width	1,937 mm (76″)	1,953 mm (77″)
Height	1,423 mm (56″)	1,503 mm (59″)
Wheelbase	2,950 mm (116″)	3,216 mm (127″)
Weight	1,860 kg (4,101 lb)	2,150 kg (4,740 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	4	5
Trunk	between 495 l and 1,334 l	550 l
Fuel tank	90 l (20 gal)	84 l (18 gal)
Towing capacity	not recommended	not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h	5.4 s (manufacturer)	4.9 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h	4.2 s (estimated)	3.7 s (estimated)
Top speed	270 km/h (168 mph) (manufacturer)	210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	N/A	39 m (estimated)
Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	7/10	6/10
Reliability	7/10	4/10
Safety	9/10	N/A
Infotainment	7/10	8/10
Driving	9/10	8/10
Overall	9/10	8/10
Average	85%	74%

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