Compare the2023 Porsche PanameraVS 2023 Mercedes AMG C-Class Sedan

Both the Panamera and AMG C-Class Sedan have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Panamera has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The AMG C-Class Sedan’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

The Porsche Panamera has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Panamera helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard and even aims one of the vehicle’s headlights in the direction of the person or object. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Panamera’s lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

Both the Panamera and the AMG C-Class Sedan have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available crash mitigating brakes, blind spot warning systems and around view monitors.

The Panamera’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the AMG C-Class Sedan’s (12 vs. 5 years).

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Panamera’s reliability 20 points higher than the AMG C-Class Sedan.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Mercedes vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche above average in long-term dependability. With 30 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Mercedes is rated below average.

The Panamera 4S’ standard 2.9 turbo V6 produces 41 more horsepower (443 vs. 402) and 36 lbs.-ft. more torque (405 vs. 369) than the AMG C-Class Sedan’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid’s standard 2.9 turbo V6 hybrid produces 53 more horsepower (455 vs. 402) and 147 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 369) than the AMG C-Class Sedan’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Panamera GTS’ standard 4.0 turbo V8 produces 71 more horsepower (473 vs. 402) and 88 lbs.-ft. more torque (457 vs. 369) than the AMG C-Class Sedan’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 288 more horsepower (690 vs. 402) and 272 lbs.-ft. more torque (641 vs. 369) than the AMG C-Class Sedan’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Panamera Sedan running on electricity gets better mileage than the AMG C-Class Sedan:

The Panamera can travel with zero emissions for 17 to 19 miles (dependent on model). The AMG C-Class Sedan can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Panamera Turbo/GTS’ fuel efficiency. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Panamera E-Hybrid’s standard fuel tank has 3.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the AMG C-Class Sedan (21.1 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Panamera’s standard fuel tank has 6.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the AMG C-Class Sedan (23.7 vs. 17.4 gallons).

For better stopping power the Panamera Turbo S’ brake rotors are larger than those on the AMG C-Class Sedan:

The Panamera offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better traction, the Panamera has larger standard tires than the AMG C-Class Sedan (F:265/45R19 & R:295/40R19 vs. 245/45R18). The Panamera Turbo S/Turbo S E-Hybrid’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the AMG C-Class Sedan (F:275/35R21 & R:325/30R21 vs. 245/45R18).

The Panamera’s standard 295/40R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the AMG C-Class Sedan’s standard 45 series tires. The Panamera’s optional 275/35R21 front and 315/30R21 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the AMG C-Class Sedan’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Panamera has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the AMG C-Class Sedan. The Panamera’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the AMG C-Class Sedan.

The Panamera offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The Panamera offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Mercedes doesn’t offer an active suspension on the AMG C-Class Sedan.

The Panamera has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Panamera’s wheelbase is 3.3 inches longer than on the AMG C-Class Sedan (116.1 inches vs. 112.8 inches). The Panamera Executive’s wheelbase is 9.2 inches longer than on the AMG C-Class Sedan (122 inches vs. 112.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Panamera is 2.8 inches wider in the front and 1.6 inches wider in the rear than the track on the AMG C-Class Sedan.

For better maneuverability, the Panamera w/Rear Axle Steering’s turning circle is 1.9 feet tighter than the AMG C-Class Sedan’s (37.4 feet vs. 39.3 feet).

The front grille of the Panamera uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Panamera offers available computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Panamera has .2 inches more front legroom, 1.8 inches more front shoulder room and .4 inches more rear headroom than the AMG C-Class Sedan.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Panamera’s available rear seats recline. The AMG C-Class Sedan’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Panamera has a much larger trunk with its rear seat up than the AMG C-Class Sedan (17.6 vs. 12.6 cubic feet).

The Panamera Sport Turismo has a much larger trunk with its rear seat up than the AMG C-Class Sedan (18.3 vs. 12.6 cubic feet).

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Porsche service is better than Mercedes. J.D. Power ranks Porsche third in service department satisfaction. With a 30% lower rating, Mercedes is ranked 18th.

The Panamera’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The AMG C-Class Sedan does not have an oil pressure gauge.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Panamera offers an optional rear wiper. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

Both the Panamera and the AMG C-Class Sedan have standard heated front seats. The Panamera also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the AMG C-Class Sedan.

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the Panamera’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

Both the Panamera and the AMG C-Class Sedan offer optional massaging front seats. The Panamera also offers optional massaging rear seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging rear seats aren’t available in the AMG C-Class Sedan.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Porsche Panamera has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the AMG C-Class Sedan.

The Panamera Sport Turismo offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet in the cargo area, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Panamera is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The AMG C-Class Sedan doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.