Comparison - Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 4Matic 2019 - vs - Porsche Panamera GTS 2019

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Average Price: 
$
94,250
Updated: 
23 Aug 2019
$
128,300
Updated: 
25 Aug 2019
Car Type: 
Car
Car
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2019
Total Seating: 
5
4
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.10gals
23.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Magnetite Black metallic
#4B5054
Iridium Silver metallic
#9FA0A2
Lunar Blue metallic
#37415C
Ruby Black metallic
#462F39
Diamond Silver metallic
#C3CFD8
Emerald Green metallic
#343B35
Selenite Grey metallic
#6C7379
Anthracite Blue metallic
#5C636B
designo Diamond White metallic
#E8E2D6
designo Cashmere
#D4D0C7
Dune Silver metallic
#948D87

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class ranked #1 in Super Luxury Cars. Currently the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a score of 9.0 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 41 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Lavish, feature-filled interior
Outstanding seats
Powerful twin-turbo engines
Cushioned ride

Cons
Coupe and cabriolet models have small trunks
Modest learning curve for infotainment system

By: 
usnews.com

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz continues to push the envelope for comfort. safety, and autonomous driving aids, while improving upon its effortless power and dignified road manners.

Pros
Forceful, smooth powertrains
A true first-class seating experience
Attention to the finest details
Available all-wheel drive
More safety features than ever

Cons
Steering lacks feedback
Hybrid drives heavy
Pricey

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2018 S-Class has a slightly updated look thanks to a restyling of the headlights, grille, and front and rear bumpers. Inside, there's an updated COMAND infotainment system, a standard wireless charging pad, and a new Energizing Comfort system that links various car features together to simultaneously pamper occupants.

PROS
Ample power with any engine choice
Opulent interior with plenty of customization options
A smooth ride no matter what the road surface
Silent cabin that insulates occupants from the outside world

CONS
Some driver assistance options have questionable value
Not as engaging to drive as some rivals

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2018 Porsche Panamera is a worthy four-seater for the vaunted Porsche badge.

Pros
Enviable composure
Wide range of engines
Beautiful inside
Surprisingly utilitarian
New Sport Turismo stands out

Cons
Phenomenally expensive
Not a total knockout outside
Perhaps too many choices?
Not comfortable for five

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Porsche Panamera ranked #2 in Super Luxury Cars. Currently the Porsche Panamera has a score of 8.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 11 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Powerful engines and good fuel economy
Agile handling and smooth ride
Stylish interior
Spacious seats

Cons
Minimal gain in cargo space with Sport Turismo body style

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Excellent handling and performance
Now available as a wagon

Cons
Hybrid models have less cargo space
Sport Turismo variant has a cramped rear middle seat

By: 
motortrend.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
16.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
23.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
32
Cylinders: 
6
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
4.00L
Torque: 
369ft-lbs
at 1 800rpm
457ft-lbs
at 1 800rpm
Horsepower: 
362hp
at 5 500rpm
453hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Sun Sensor
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling
Leather And Wood Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Simulated Suede Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
206.90in
198.90in
Width: 
74.80in
76.30in
Height: 
58.90in
55.80in
Ground Clearance: 
5.00in
Wheel Base: 
124.60in
116.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.70
Rear Head Room: 
37.40
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
34.10in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
59.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
18.70cu.ft
47.30cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.70cu.ft
17.60cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4685.00lbs
4398.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
Heated Mirrors
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
no
Front Seats Features: 
12 -Way Power Passenger Seat
12 -Way Power Driver Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leather
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
14 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
14 -Way Power Driver Seat
Sport Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leather/Alcantara
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
yes
no
More Entertainment: 
13 Total Speakers
2 Subwoofer(S)
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
590 Watts Stereo Output
Burmester Premium Brand Stereo System
Memory Card Slot
Burmester Premium Brand Speakers
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
10 Total Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
150 Watts Stereo Output

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 8.0
20 X 11.5 In.
Wheels more: 
Run Flat Tires
Performance Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
315.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Integrated Headrests
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
LED Headlamp
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Post-Collision Safety System

Options

Packages: 
Warmth And Comfort Package
AMG Line Exterior
Premium Package
Driver Assistance Package
Executive Rear Seat Package
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
Rear Seat Package
Assistance Package
Premium Package
Premium Package Plus
Exterior Options: 
19” Multispoke Wheels
Rear Spoiler
20” Twin-5-Spoke Wheels
Wheel Locks
20" Multispoke Wheels
Electrically Heated Windshield
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
MAGIC SKY CONTROL
19" Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
20” Triple 5-Spoke Wheels
21" SportDesign Wheels Painted In Jet Black Metallic
19" Panamera Wheels
Exterior Mirrors Painted In High Gloss Black
ParkAssist (Front And Rear) W/Surround View
21" Exclusive Design Wheels In Satin Platinum
Thermal And Noise Insulating Privacy Glass
Tinted LED Taillights
Air Outlet Grilles Painted
20" Panamera Turbo Wheels
Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Door Handles In High Gloss Black
21" SportDesign Wheels Painted In Exterior Color
Model Designation Painted
Sport Tailpipes In Black
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
All-Season Tires For 20" Wheels
Window Trim In High Gloss Black
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
21" Exclusive Design Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" Exclusive Design Wheels In Exterior Color
21" SportDesign Wheels Painted In High Gloss Black
All-Season Tires For 21" Wheels
Deletion Of Model Designation
Deletion Of Model Designation And "Executive" Designation On D-Pillar
21" Sport Design Wheels
Sport Tailpipes In Silver
20" Panamera Design Wheels
SportDesign Package Painted In High Gloss Black
21" Exclusive Design Wheels In Silver Platinum
Sport Exhaust System W/Tailpipes In Black
LED-Headlights W/Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
Soft Close Doors
Sport Exhaust System W/Tailpipes In Silver
LED-Matrix Headlights W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
21" SportDesign Wheels
Wheel Center Caps W/Colored Porsche Crest
SportDesign Side Skirts
Rear Wiper
Exterior Mirrors Painted
SportDesign Package
Interior Options: 
Head-Up Display
Crystal Grey Headliner
Carbon Fiber Look Mirror Housing
Black Headliner
Black DINAMICA Headliner
Exclusive Trim
Rear Seat Entertainment And Comfort Adapter
Comfort Box
Power Outboard Rear Seats W/Memory
Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Porcelain Headliner
CD Drive Pre-Wiring In Glove Box
Heated Steering Wheel
Designo Silk Beige/Deep Sea Blue Leather Package
Porcelain DINAMICA Headliner
Wireless Charging Rear
Refrigerator Box For Rear Cabin
Heated Rear Seats
Reversible Loadspace Mat W/Deviated Leather Edging
Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
Interior Trim In Deviated Leather
Deviated Color Selection - Luxor Beige
Preparation For Rear Seat Entertainment (PRSE) W/Connect/Connect Plus
6-Disc CD/DVD Changer
Power Seats (14-Way) W/Memory Package
Deviated Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
USB Interface (Rear)
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Brushed Aluminum W/Inner Door-Sill Guards In Leather
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Anthracite Birch
Porsche Crest On Headrests (Front And Rear)
Power Seats (8-Way, Rear) W/Memory Package And Adaptive Sport Seats (18-Way)
Ski Bag
Deviated Color Selection - Speed Yellow
Center Console Armrest W/Porsche Crest
Exclusive Design Gear Selector
Fire Extinguisher
Power Sunblind For Rear Compartment
Steering Column Casing And Instrument Cluster Surround In Leather
Interior Trim In Leather
Comfort Access
Interior Trim In Paldao
Vehicle Key Painted W/Key Pouch In Leather
Interior Trim In Brushed Aluminum
Porsche InnoDrive W/Adaptive Cruise Control
Deviated Color Selection - Orange
Deviated Color Selection - Bordeaux Red
Sport Chrono Clock Dial In White
Sport Chrono Clock Dial In Luxor Beige
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Paldao
Central Tachometer In Bordeaux Red
Interior Trim In Anthracite Birch
Power Sunblind For Rear Side Windows
Sport Chrono Clock Dial In Chalk
Sport Chrono Clock Dial In Carmine Red
Power Sunblind For Rear Compartment W/Power Sunblind For Rear Side Windows
Heated Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel In Dark Walnut
Deviated Color Selection - Guards Red
Central Tachometer In Carmine Red
Seat Base In Leather (Front)
Personalized Carbon Fiber Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Massage Seat Function (Front And Rear) W/Seat Ventilation (Front And Rear)
Interior Trim In High Gloss Black
Rear Seat Entertainment (PRSE) W/Connect/Connect Plus
Seat Base In Leather (Front And Rear)
Seat Belts In Chalk
Storage Package
Deviated Color Selection - Truffle Brown
Extended Dashboard Trim In Leather
Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber W/Inner Door-Sill Guards In Leather
Massage Seat Function (Front)
Interior Trim Painted In Exterior Color
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber (Front And Rear)
Steering Wheel In Leather
Deviated Color Selection - Chalk
Seat Centers In Deviated Leather
Retractable Luggage Compartment Cover
Seat Ventilation (Front And Rear)
Interior Package W/Deviated Stitching
Sport Chrono Clock Dial In Bordeaux Red
Deviated Color Selection - Agate Grey
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Seat Heating (Front And Rear)
Ambient Lighting
Smoking Package
Deviated Color Selection - Black
Night Vision Assist
Personalized Deep-Pile Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Cargo Management System
Interior Package W/Deviated Stitching And Seat Center In Deviated Leather