The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Porsche Cayman PDK (09 - 12)
€ 60,600

€ 53,700

€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 25.2 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the Porsche Cayman.
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Porsche Cayman
56.5
74.4
81.5
51.3
70.9
77.9
74.4 in
Width
70.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56.5 in
Height
51.3 in
115.7
196.4
95.1
171.1
196.4 in
Length
171.1 in
115.7 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Porsche Cayman
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
860 lb
21.37 %

General
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Porsche Cayman
C257
Generation
987C
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Porsche Cayman
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
242 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 7200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
242 hp
261 hp
Porsche Cayman
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayman
Performance
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Porsche Cayman
155 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
16.62 lb/hp
12.12 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Porsche Cayman
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
44 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Cayman
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
586 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
586 mi
444 mi
Porsche Cayman
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
109.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Porsche Cayman
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Porsche Cayman
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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