Porsche Panamera Porsche Panamera 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $154,215

Porsche Panamera Turbo   
Difference: $8,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $130,403

Porsche Panamera Turbo   
Difference: $21,407

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimTurboS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $132,600 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $112,710 $148,335 $196,137
Satellite radio 750    
8-way power rear seats 2,125    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020    
Sunshade, rear, power 340    
Adaptive cruise control 2,490    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,505    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500    
iPod integration 440    
Floor mats 150    
Laminated front side windows 1,120    
Voice control for nav and audio 595    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990    
Sunshades, second row, power 450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,750    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 800    
Rearview camera 655    
Carbon fiber trim 995   0
CD changer, remote 650    
Satellite radio 638    
8-way power rear seats 1,560    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 867    
Sunshade, rear, power 289    
Adaptive cruise control 2,117    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,279    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 425    
iPod integration 374    
Floor mats 128    
Laminated front side windows 952    
Voice control for nav and audio 506    
Bluetooth cell phone link 591    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,542    
Sunshades, second row, power 383    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,488    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats 680    
Rearview camera 0    
Carbon fiber trim 846   0
CD changer, remote 553    
Options (change) 20,820 0 0
Options (change) 16,898 0 0
Destination 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 2,100
Total Price $154,215 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $130,403 $151,810 $199,112

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Porsche Panamera dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz S-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,517
Model Year201020122012
ModelPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimTurboS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionS7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$154,215$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,250-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$154,215$157,725$208,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$51,000
Total Invoice$130,403$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-4,890-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,403$146,920$194,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$47,397

Return to top

Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year201020122012
ModelPanameraS-ClassS-Class
TrimTurboS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Night vision $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Off-road navigation system$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Massage, second row seats $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,005$14,355$14,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,250$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,890-4,795

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20102012
ModelPanameraS-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.0 in124.6 in
Length195.6 in206.5 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft316.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

8-way power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Porsche models.