Mercedes Benz S-Class vs Porsche Panamera | Which Is Better For You?

[@DriveSteady]

Which would you pick, the Mercedes or Porsche?

[@henryostman1199]

You have a great presentation style ! You define your terms and created a pairing of 2 cars that I wouldn’t have considered. I thought this was real world use review instead of run through of features that I can get from the website . Thank god you didn’t talk about taking a car no matter how great to a track ! Please keep doing these reviews

[@GrandFyre]

I can't believe the comments thus far. You only like the Mercedes because of the "perception" of more luxury, but the Porsche interior ergonomics are way better designed. You buy the Mercedes because of how you want people to see you, and you buy the Porsche because the driving dynamics matter more to you than what people actually think about you.

[@DriveSteady]

Well said💪

[@tlf361]

I don't think anyone who sees someone in a Panamera will think any lessor of someone in the Benz... in fact, quite the opposite.

[@DriveSteady]

@tlf361 Porsche badge goes further these days for the brand watchers

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

Which I don't think that's even true anymore. Porsche is def a higher standard then mercedes.

[@DriveSteady]

Yup

[@kentreed6324]

Apple and oranges. Panamera Turbo S is a monster and is hands down a better product giving up a little comfort. I’ve owned both and feel that Porsche is by far a better overall car manufacturer.

[@DriveSteady]

Thanks for the insight!

[@patricksweeney7370]

You're comparing Apples and Oranges.. Porche is a luxurious sports car and the S Class is a Touring Luxurious Car...

[@DriveSteady]

Good point.

[@PeterOla1122]

Hahaha - That is what I thought too when I heard him say "Executive Luxury Sedan" - just my opinion, but the Panamera should be compared to the likes of the AMG GT 4-Door and NOT the S-Class. I am sorry but nothing Porsche puts out should be compared to the S-Class, despite my love for Porsche and love, yet disappointment the direction Mercedes is going. Executive luxury cars that can compete with the S-Class are the 7-Series, A8, G90, dare I say a Flying Spur and Phantom (I will understand, Lol).....cars that are not essentially "Driver Cars" but more "Chauffeured-around" kinda thing. I understand this comparison though. But if I am in the market for a "Executive Luxury Sedan" I will definitely not consider the Porsche Panamera not matter the options it has. Though, if I am in the market for Luxury Sports Sedan, then I will, as well as the AMG GT 4-Door or even a CTS 5 Blackwing...etc. But eh, just my thoughts....

[@DriveSteady]

Nicely said. Thank you

[@PeterOla1122]

I think this is comparing one Executive Luxury Sedan with a Luxury Sports Sedan. Doubt the experience owning these two cars will be the same. One is more "I love driving" while the other is more "I have a chauffeur for that" - IMO though. 😊

[@DriveSteady]

Nicely stated

[@vishnumenon8104]

I did test driving both, and I just booked Panamera. Reasons - Panamera felt more powerful and sporty and delivered better driving experience. Secondly once you sit inside both , Mercedes feels like cheaper quality.

[@DriveSteady]

Congrats...enjoy

[@YumboYack2521]

I’m a huge Porsche fan, I own multiple 911’s. The only way I’d pick a Panamera over an S Class is if they gave me a GT3 allocation without markup with it.

[@DriveSteady]

😆

[@kellyfontes7757]

I appreciate the two different vehicle comparison... 16:46 is really what do you want. The Porshe gets much more expensive as you option up.

[@DriveSteady]

It's funny no one has mentioned the price. And yes Porsche options can run up the bill

[@EnthusiastCarHangar]

Very good comparison. I love Mercedes and Porsche. I had an S Class before and I think I would go with the Porsche next time. I don’t like the direction Mercedes is going and how their quality standards went down.

[@DriveSteady]

How did you like your S class?

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

Porsche looks 10x more modern and better from the front too the rear.

[@DriveSteady]

Agree

[@briannacc3983]

Do a video on Bentley Flying Spur if you can. Thank you

[@DriveSteady]

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[@charlespressy7299]

It’s obviously not an adequate comparison without the v8 engine of the Porsche..

[@DriveSteady]

True but in order to get a v8 in the panamera you need the gts or turbo. Then I have to find an s63.

[@chegekinya2454]

Mercedes Benz always the best

[@DriveSteady]

The best or nothing

[@chegekinya2454]

Welcome very much

[@DriveSteady]

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[@charlespressy7299]

This Porsche v6 should be compared to a Mercedes v6 probably the s500.

[@DriveSteady]

Probably right

[@tmclav2585]

Porsche always!

[@DriveSteady]

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[@satyakammisra]

At age 47, Panamera s or GT63s 4 door for me. Every other person in my area driving a S580 is over 60 and tbh, driving this car makes me feel old. I was looking forward to the s class coupe but it was cancelled.

[@DriveSteady]

I see the same thing in the los angeles area

[@Akritides-savvas]

Why not a s63?

[@pabss3193]

The Porsche is hands down a more luxurious car, once you sit inside one of these it's easy to feel how the S class feels... cheaper than the Panamera

[@DriveSteady]

Interesting

[@stanlee3619]

Mercedes for me. If you're not going for the full sportyness of the 911, unless the Panamera is your only car, and it's unlikely that it is, go with the Mercedes.

[@JohnGuidetti751]

I see the Panamera as a AMG GT4dr rival more than a S class.

[@DriveSteady]

Good point

[@teddysol]

This comparison is uneven. A V-6 against a V-8 with ~500 hp. DUMB.

[@DriveSteady]

The only V8 Panameras are the GTS and the Turbo. Neither of which would compete with the S580. Maybe the S63 but i didn't have access to one of those. Thanks

[@tlee2005]

I had 2016 s63 and 20 turbo s ehybrid. At the end of the day, both were great cars but I wouldn’t buy the latest versions of either one.

[@DriveSteady]

I really really like the prior generation s63.

[@tlee2005]

It looked better than the current gen.

[@kdm313]

Wow under three minutes

[@DriveSteady]

Is that what she said

[@coasterpath]

You want have personal driver in the Porsche like you could in a Benz

[@DriveSteady]

Be driven in the Benz. Drive the Porsche yourself

[@tomkelley2175]

Two different cars -- not a legit comparison. [also, you can "shift" drive mode in the MB while driving, also]

[@MuzixMaker]

I hate screens in MB. Ruined luxury.

[@DriveSteady]

Looks funny

[@Porchewaitombi]

Stop adding that stupid music background

[@sergebizimana4082]

Mercedes Benz S Class:the best or nothing ❤

[@DriveSteady]

💪💪💪

[@신준호-w1h]

S 580 is best. It's now or never!

[@DriveSteady]

💪💪💪

[@sholagan]

Honestly, if you’re not going to get the 911nor even a Taycan , Porsches are seriously over priced and over rated. You might as well go for a real luxuries car.

[@DriveSteady]

Interesting point

[@JohnGuidetti751]

The Taycan is the worst Porsche to buy a EV. The Panamera sits on the MSB platform the same as a Bentley GT so how can you say a real luxury car. Your credentials just went out the window. Lol clueless.

[@gregorygant4242]

Overpriced yes overrated definitely not .

[@DriveSteady]

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