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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Porsche Panamera?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,446 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Panamera offers significantly more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 86 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

Panamera

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Panamera offers moderately more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers marginally more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 1,000 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is a bit lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers barely more boot space – 494 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £99,800
Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C-Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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