The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S (12 - 15)
€ 125,700
Mercedes CL 500 € 126,100
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
€ 125,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 126,100
ⓘ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 4.8 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S.
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
73.7 in
Width
72.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
51 in
200.6 in
Length
176.8 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
1323 lb
28.31 %
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 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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7500 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
429 hp
424 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
10.9 lb/hp
7.9 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
24 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
521 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes CL 500
521 mi
427 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
187.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data