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Porsche Panamera vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (782 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (99,800 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Panamera or Mercedes E-Class?

Porsche Panamera vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

Porsche Panamera

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Panamera

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes E-Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,281 £.

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

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class offers slightly more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 19 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Panamera offers noticeably more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes E-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Panamera

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class is only slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class offers very slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries a bit more – 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 km
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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

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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Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
69 - 274 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 545 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Porsche Panamera?

The Porsche Panamera is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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