The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S (16 - 18)
€ 119,600

€ 119,500

€ 119,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CL 500 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 22.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S.
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
55.8
73.7
83.9
51.1
72.9
77.9
73.7 in
Width
72.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.8 in
Height
51.1 in
116.3
199.4
96.5
177.1
199.4 in
Length
177.1 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
1058 lb
23.47 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
C216
Generation
991
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
414 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
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11.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.33 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.77 lb/hp
8.33 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
462 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
475 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Environmental Impact
229.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data