So, Porsche has finally revealed its first estate shooting brake with the new Sport Turismo version of the Panamera Turbo – but in order to claim the throne, first it has to have a little chat with the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate.
These two are basically supercar-munching station wagons packed with cutting-edge technologies and the latest twin-turbo powertrains that can make you question the reason for owning anything else.
The Panamera is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that makes 542hp and 567lb-ft of torque. Power goes to all four wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, sending the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo to 62 mph (100 km) in 3.6 seconds. Top speed is 188 mph (300 km/h).
Impressive figures indeed, at least until you take a look at the numbers laid down by the E63 S: 604hp and 627lb-ft of torque from AMG’s twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8, a 0-62mph sprint in 3.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 180mph (290). Like the Panamera, the E63 S comes with all-wheel drive that, nevertheless, gives you the option of disengaging the front driveshafts, while the gearbox is AMG’s nine-speed MCT unit.
Despite having more power, the Mercedes is also significantly cheaper than the Panamera, priced at £91,290 in the UK against the £118,502 Porsche is asking for the Turbo Sport Turismo. The difference between them is the price of a brand new VW Golf GTI.
So which one of the two is the ultimate wagon for the traffic lights grand prix? Watch the latest video from Auto Express and find out.
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