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Porsche Panamera

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11.54%

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AutoExpress - CLS 350 vs. A7 Sportback vs. Panamera

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Apr 13, 2011 | 03:18 PM

LexFather

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AutoExpress - CLS 350 vs. A7 Sportback vs. Panamera

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...vs_rivals.html

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1st - Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 The original CLS set the four-door coupé template. New car follows its curvy lead, but is the only true saloon in this test.

2nd - Audi A7 Sportback Rakish lines, hatch practicality and 4WD give strong appeal.

3rd - Porsche Panamera Does thrilling driving experience justify saloon’s hefty price?[/b]

Apr 13, 2011 | 03:34 PM

I8ABMR

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thanks for sharing the article. I wasnt aware that the Panamera came with an optioned V6

Apr 13, 2011 | 03:36 PM

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Honestly, I wouldn't want one of these fugly machines more than the other.

Apr 13, 2011 | 03:39 PM

IS-SV

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I knew about Panamera V6 but not about CLS V6 for US market (yes I know this a UK article). CLS is my fave. Cool article, thanks for posting it here.

Apr 13, 2011 | 03:40 PM

PhilipMSPT

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Looks alone: CLS.

Whole package: CLS.

However, Panamera Turbo S > CLS 63 AMG.

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Apr 13, 2011 | 03:50 PM

I8ABMR

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The Panamera is not a good looking car on the page of a magazine ( like the GTR) but in person I think it looks amazing. The rear takes some time to get used to but overall I think the Panamera is growing on me more and more

Apr 13, 2011 | 04:08 PM

RXSF

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hard choice between the CLS and Panamera. Both look good IMO. the Audi rear looks hideous

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Apr 13, 2011 | 04:13 PM

bad co

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Its tough choice between the A7 and CLS, I haven't seen the A7 in person but it looks great in the pictures.

Apr 14, 2011 | 09:25 AM

GS3Tek

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I'll take the ugly butt panamera with the pretty face Bob

Last edited by GS3Tek; Apr 14, 2011 at 09:30 AM. Reason: meant ugly butt, not butt-ugly

Apr 14, 2011 | 09:28 AM

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IMHO, MB killed the CLS, it was such a great looking car.

Apr 14, 2011 | 09:40 AM

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IS-SV

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IMO, the CLS is on-target. I would really like to see the D.I. V6 offered in the US too.

Apr 14, 2011 | 09:59 AM

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I think the Audi has the most balanced and pleasing overall design, but the CLS also looks great in real life. They're all over Stuttgart and they're quite elegant and sporty-looking in person.

Not a fan of the Panamera at all.

Apr 14, 2011 | 11:09 AM

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dunnojack

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they're all ugly in some way

panamera has the best front end though

Apr 14, 2011 | 11:46 AM

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LexusChris

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I would never own any of these but I would probably lean on the Panamera, in person its really sharp and I like it. The new CLS reminds me of the Nissan Maxima for some reason.