The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S (15 - 18)
€ 120,600

€ 112,100

€ 120,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,100
ⓘ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 23.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S.
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
55.9
73.7
83.9
51
71.2
77.9
73.7 in
Width
71.2 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
51 in
116.3
200.6
96.5
177.1
200.6 in
Length
177.1 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
4564 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
1224 lb
26.82 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
429 hp
414 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
10.64 lb/hp
8.07 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
25 mpg
27 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
36 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
543 mi
Range
457 mi
Mercedes CL 500
543 mi
457 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
179.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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