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Mercedes E Class vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (585 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (50500 £ vs 99800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Porsche Panamera?

Mercedes E Class

Porsche Panamera

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

E Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes E Class has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50500 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49281 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class performs slightly better – achieving up to 116 km, about 19 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 782 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Mercedes E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs evident better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Mercedes E Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls noticeable stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

E Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes E Class offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Mercedes E Class is barely noticeable lighter – 1810 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers minimal more room – 540 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class somewhat takes the win – 640 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class 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.

Mercedes E Class
Porsche Panamera

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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km

Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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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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Mercedes E Class
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
50500 - 119700 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1468 - 1480 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
Is the Mercedes E Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes E Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.