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| 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
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4dr HB S Hybrid
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4dr HB
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Prices
| MSRP | $95,000 | $94,500 | $75,200 |
| Invoice | $85,320 | $87,885 | $67,500 |
| Avg. Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 8.4 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Critics' Rating | 8.3 | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Performance | 8.2 | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Interior | N/A | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Reliability | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Supercharged Gas/Electric V6 3.0L/183 | Gas V8 4.6L/285 | Gas V6 3.6L/220 |
| MPG | 22 City / 30 Hwy | 15 City / 25 Hwy | 18 City / 27 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Hatchback | 4 Door Sedan | Hatchback |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 115.0 | 124.6 | 115.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 195.7 | 206.5 | 195.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 83.2 | 73.7 | 83.2 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 55.8 | 58.0 | 55.8 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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| Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof | |
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| Rear Spoiler | |
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4365 | 4740 | 3880 |
Tires & Wheels
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |
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| Aluminum Wheels | |
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| Chrome Wheels | |
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| Steel Wheels | |
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Auxiliary Pwr Outlet | |
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| Back-Up Camera | |
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| Cruise Control | |
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| Fog Lamps | |
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| Auto-Off Headlights | |
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| HID headlights | |
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| Interior Cargo Shade | |
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| Keyless Start | |
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| Rear Parking Aid | |
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| Front Reading Lamps | |
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| Rear Reading Lamps | |
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| Remote Engine Start | |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | |
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| Steering Wheel Controls | |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | |
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| Trip Computer | |
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| Remote Trunk Release | |
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| Universal Garage Door Opener | |
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| Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Rain Sensing Wipers | |
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| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Front Floor Mats | |
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| Keyless Entry | |
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| Power Door Locks | |
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| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
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| Heated Mirrors | |
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| Mirror Memory | |
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| Power Driver Mirror | |
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| Power Folding Mirrors | |
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| Driver Vanity Mirror | |
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| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror | |
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| Power Steering | |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 98.0 | 109.0 | 98.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.0 | 37.8 | 38.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 51.9 | 59.1 | 51.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - | 60.8 | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.2 | 38.5 | 38.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.3 | 42.3 | 33.3 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 51.7 | 58.7 | 51.7 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - | 60.9 | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (cu. ft.) | 40.7 | 44.6 | |
| Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) | 16.4 |
Entertainment
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| CD Changer | |
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| Entertainment System | |
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Heating & Cooling
| Climate Control | |
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| Dual Zone A/C | |
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| Rear A/C | |
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Navigation & Communication
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| Wireless Cell Phone Hookup | |
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Seats
| Cloth Seats | |
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| Leather Seats | |
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| Premium Synthetic Seats | |
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| Vinyl Seats | |
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| Cooled Driver Seat | |
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| Cooled Rear Seat | |
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| Heated Driver Seat | |
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| Heated Rear Seat | |
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| Driver Lumbar | |
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| Passenger Lumbar | |
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| Seat Memory | |
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| Power Driver Seat | |
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| Power Passenger Seat | |
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| Pass-Through Rear Seat | |
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| Fixed Bench Seat | |
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Safety
Airbags
| Driver Air Bag | |
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| Passenger Air Bag | |
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| Side Head Air Bag | |
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| Rear Head Air Bag | |
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| Side Air Bag | |
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| Rear Body Air Bag | |
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Brakes
| 4-Wheel ABS | |
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| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |
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| Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes | |
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Safety Features
| Brake Assist | |
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| Electronic Stability Control | |
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| Daytime Running Lights | |
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| Child Safety Locks | |
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| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |
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| Night Vision | |
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| Traction Control | |
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| Emergency Trunk Release | |
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
| Rear Wheel Drive | |
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| V6 Cylinder Engine | |
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| 8 Cylinder Engine | |
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| Engine Type | Supercharged Gas/Electric V6 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.0L/183 | 4.6L/285 | 3.6L/220 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 380 Combined | 429 @ 5250 | 300 @ 6200 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 428 Combined | 516 @ 1800-3500 | 295 @ 3750 |
| Transmission | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
| Turning diameter | 39.0 | 40.0 | 39.3 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 22 | 15 | 18 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 30 | 25 | 27 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 21.1 | 23.8 | 21.1 |
Suspension
| Active Suspension System | |
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| Air Suspension | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone | Independent | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | Independent | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Transmission
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