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Porsche Panamera vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (782 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (99,800 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Panamera or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Porsche Panamera vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Porsche Panamera

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

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Panamera

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 Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,139 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers a bit more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 12 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

E-Class Estate

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 clearly 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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

Panamera

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is marginally lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers a bit more boot space – 615 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries moderately more – 645 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate holds a decisive overall lead 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 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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The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
69 - 274 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 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
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
4.1 - 8.8 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
G, 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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