Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Porsche Panamera
The Panamera is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹1.79 crore against ₹2.20 crore for the S-Class. The S-Class claims better mileage (up to 32.3 km/l). The S-Class seats more people (up to 5).
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S-Class vs Panamera: specs and prices
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Porsche Panamera | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹2.20 Cr | ₹1.79 Cr |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 32.3 km/l | 9.2 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 15 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹2.20 Cr | ₹1.79 Cr |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or the Porsche Panamera?
- The Porsche Panamera starts at ₹1.79 crore ex-showroom; the Mercedes-Benz S-Class starts at ₹2.20 crore. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the S-Class or the Panamera?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The S-Class has up to 15 airbags and the Panamera up to 6.
- Which is better, the S-Class or the Panamera?
- The Panamera is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹1.79 crore against ₹2.20 crore for the S-Class. The S-Class claims better mileage (up to 32.3 km/l). The S-Class seats more people (up to 5). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.