Let's compare Porsche Panamera G3 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class s 350d

Compare Porsche Panamera G3 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class s 350d price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Porsche Panamera G3
Porsche Panamera
Mercedes-Benz S-Class s 350d
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Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Porsche Panamera G3

Price

₹ 1.93 Cr

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 3.57 Lakh/month

Mercedes-Benz S-Class s 350d

Price

₹ 2.06 Cr

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 3.80 Lakh/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Porsche Panamera feels light on the pocket compared to Mercedes-Benz S-Class by ₹12,09,999.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Sedan

Sedan

Length

5049 mm

5289 mm +240

Width

1937 mm

1954 mm +17

Height

1423 mm

1503 mm +80

WheelBase

2950 mm

3135 mm +185

Ground Clearance

138 mm

200 mm +62

Seating Capacity

5

5

Fuel Tank Capacity

75 Liters +10

65 Liters

Boot Space

495 Liters

550 Liters +55

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Mileage (KMPL)

18.9Km/l +3.7

15.2 Km/l

Range

1417 Kms +429

988 Kms

Engine Type

3.0lv6 Bi-Turbo V6

3.0l M256 Turbocharged I6 + Eq Boost

Powertrain Assistance

Mild Hybrid

Mild Hybrid

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

6

6

Displacement

2894 cc

2999 cc +105

Max Power

348 bhp @ 5400 rpm

375 bhp @ 6100 rpm +27

Max Torque

500 Nm @ 1450 rpm

500 Nm @ 1800-5800 rpm

Transmission Type

AT

AT

Gear Box

8-DCT

1-AT

Drive Type

RWD

AWD

Top Speed

270 +20

250

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

Yes

Yes

Turning Radius

5.95

6.2 +0.25

Front Suspension

Aluminium double wishbone

Independent, Double Wishbone with Coil Springs

Rear Suspension

Aluminium multi-link

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping

Front Brakes

Disc

Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc

Disc

Safety & Security

Airbags

10

10

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

Yes

ESP

Yes

Yes

Brake Assist

Yes

Yes

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

Yes

Yes

Reverse Camera

Yes

Yes

360 Camera

Yes

Yes

Hill Assist

Yes

Yes

Hill Descent Control

Yes

Yes

Child Lock

Yes

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

Yes

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

Yes

ADAS

Yes

Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Front And Rear

Front And Rear

ORVM Adjustment

Electric

Electric

Request Sensors

Yes

Yes

Push Button Start

Yes

Yes

Cruise Control

Yes

Yes

Keyless Entry

Yes

Yes

Steering Mounted Control

Yes

Yes

Climate Control

Automatic

Automatic

Rear AC Vents

Yes

Yes

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Leather

Leather

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Yes

Yes

Rear Armrest

Yes

Yes

Rear Cup Holders

Yes

Yes

Front Cup Holders

Yes

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

Yes

No

Exterior Features

Sunroof

Panoramic

Panoramic

Wheels

Alloy

Alloy

Fog Lights

Yes

Yes

Tyre Size

265/45 R19

285 / 45 R22

Daytime Running Lights

LED

LED

Headlight Type

Projector Led

Projector Led

Tailgate

Electric

Electric

Roof Rails

No

Yes

Rear Wiper

Rear Wiper

No

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

Yes

Yes

Screen Size

12.3 inch

12.8 inch

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation System

Yes

Yes

Speakers

10

15

Remote App Control

Yes

Yes

Wireless Charging

Yes

Yes

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

Yes

Telematics

Digital

Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation

Yes

Yes

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

Yes

Porsche Panamera Vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Colors
Porsche Panamera Jet Black Metallic

Jet Black Metallic

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Black

Black

Porsche Panamera Jet Black Metallic

Jet Black Metallic

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Black

Black

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Porsche Panamera Vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class FAQs

The Porsche Panamera in India is priced between ₹ 1.80 Crore and ₹ 2.47 Crore ex-showroom, depending on trim and performance level, with the GTS being at the top end.

The Panamera offers about 8.00 kmpl ARAI mileage for its powerful V8 petrol variant in India. Because of its performance nature — big engine, heavy body, AWD etc. — in city driving you’ll see lower mileage than this, while highway driving may improve somewhat, but it will never be a fuel-saver like smaller luxury sedans.

Assuming fuel price is ₹ 102 per litre, with the claimed ~8 kmpl mileage, running cost is approximately ₹ 12.75 per km (102 ÷ 8 = ~12.75). In stop-start traffic it could be significantly higher if mileage drops (say to ~6-7 kmpl), maybe ₹ 15-₹ 17+/km.

The Panamera’s fuel tank capacity is between 75-90 litres, depending on variant (GTS uses the larger tank). With base variant (75 L) and 8 kmpl mileage, a full tank gives you roughly ≈ 600 km under ideal mixed driving. With the GTS (90 L), this can stretch somewhat more, but city traffic will reduce the effective range.

• Length: ~ 5.049 m ≈ 16.57 ft • Width: ~ 1.937 m ≈ 6.35 ft • Height: ~ 1.423‐1.427 m ≈ 4.67-4.68 ft • Ground clearance: ~ 128 mm • Boot space: ~ 494 litres These figures make the Panamera large, luxurious, spacious for 4 adults with good luggage room (not “bring the whole extended family” size, but very comfortable). The ground clearance is low, so speed breakers, steep entries, rural roads require caution.

The Panamera is designed for wealthy buyers who want the luxury and prestige of Porsche, but with sedan/GT practicality, and performance. People who care about cruising in comfort, carving up highways, having space for 4 with luggage, and who are okay with high running and maintenance costs. If your priorities are parking, fuel bills, or tight budget ownership, there are less painful luxury cars out there.

The ex-showroom price of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in India starts at ₹1.78 crore for the S 350d diesel variant and goes up to ₹1.88 crore for the S 450 4MATIC petrol variant. The on-road price can be significantly higher, typically starting from over ₹2.10 crore.

Yes, the S 450 4MATIC petrol variant comes with a 48V mild-hybrid system (EQ Boost) that provides an additional power boost and aids in fuel efficiency.

The ARAI-certified mileage is approximately 12 kmpl for the petrol variant and 18 kmpl for the diesel variant.

The S 450 4MATIC petrol variant comes with the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. The S 350d diesel variant is a rear-wheel-drive car.

The S 450 4MATIC petrol variant can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a quick 5.1 seconds. The S 350d is also fast, with a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds.

The S-Class is renowned for its luxurious interior. Key features include a 12.8-inch OLED central display, a 12.3-inch 3D digital instrument cluster, 64-color ambient lighting, and seats with massage and ventilation functions.

Yes, the S-Class is a top-tier safety vehicle. It has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating and comes with a comprehensive safety package, including 10 airbags and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
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