The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 (12 - 15)
€ 125,700

€ 97,600

€ 125,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,600
ⓘ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 23.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4.
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
55.9
73.7
83.9
51.3
72.9
77.9
73.7 in
Width
72.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
51.3 in
116.3
200.6
96.5
176.8
200.6 in
Length
176.8 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
1356 lb
29.01 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
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 4
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
429 hp
345 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
516 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.62 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
10.9 lb/hp
9.62 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
24 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
521 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes CL 500
521 mi
454 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
187.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data