Mercedes-Benz CL AMG (2007 – 2012) vs Porsche Panamera Turbo (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 612 hp against 500 hp. The Porsche Panamera Turbo is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 303 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.5 L/100 km against 14.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,970 kg against 2,085 kg. At 5,085 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL AMG is 114 mm longer than the Porsche Panamera Turbo. The Mercedes-Benz CL AMG dates from 2007 – 2012, the Porsche Panamera Turbo from 2009 – 2013.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL AMG
2007 – 2012
|
Porsche
Panamera Turbo
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2012 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 525 – 612 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 630 – 1,000 Nm | 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 303 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.8 – 14.9 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,065 – 5,085 mm | 4,971 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,954 mm | 2,921 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,085 – 2,240 kg | 1,970 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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