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Porsche Panamera vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (782 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (99,800 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Panamera or Mercedes VLE?

Porsche Panamera vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

Porsche Panamera

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly 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 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 VLE is clearly cheaper – starting at 67,700 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,057 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers considerably more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 610 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

Panamera

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 clearly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 506 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 VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

Panamera

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Panamera is substantially lighter – 1,960 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 940 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers clearly more boot space – 795 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 301 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries noticeably more – 711 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera 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 £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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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 VLE

The Mercedes VLE is a spacious and versatile people carrier that pairs a calm, refined ride with a premium-feeling interior. It’s tailored for family and executive use, offering comfortable seating and practical versatility for everyday journeys.

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Mercedes VLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
69 - 274 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 545 kg
Payload
497 - 711 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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