Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Porsche Panamera (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$12,050

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD vs Panamera RWD
Measure	S-Class	Panamera	Winner
MSRP + destination	$120,600	$108,550	Panamera
Horsepower	442 hp	348 hp	S-Class
Torque	413 lb-ft	368 lb-ft	S-Class
MPG combined	23 mpg	21 mpg	S-Class
Cargo, max	12.8 cu ft	46.9 cu ft	Panamera
Cargo, seats up	12.8 cu ft	17.4 cu ft	Panamera
Rear legroom	43.8 in	N/A	N/A
Front legroom	41.4 in	N/A	N/A
Length	208.3 in to 209.5 in	198.9 in	N/A
Width	76.9 in	76.3 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,696 lb	4,295 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	4	S-Class
Ground clearance	5.1 in	4.8 in	About the same
0-60 mph	4.5 s tested	5.0 s tested	S-Class
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD $119,550	Panamera 4 AWD $120,400	$850
Panamera RWD $113,000	S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD $119,550	$6,550

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Panamera costs $11,096 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Panamera wins.

S-Class wins if Space weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.