The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Porsche Cayman PDK (09 - 12)
€ 64,900

€ 53,700

€ 64,900
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 350 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 23.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Porsche Cayman.
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Porsche Cayman
55.7
74.1
81.7
51.3
70.9
77.9
74.1 in
Width
70.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.7 in
Height
51.3 in
113.1
194.5
95.1
171.1
194.5 in
Length
171.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Porsche Cayman
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.28 %

General
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Porsche Cayman
C218
Generation
987C
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Porsche Cayman
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.952
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 7200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
302 hp
261 hp
Porsche Cayman
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayman
Performance
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Porsche Cayman
155 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
12.67 lb/hp
12.12 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Porsche Cayman
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
35 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche Cayman
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
539 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
539 mi
444 mi
Porsche Cayman
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 350
128.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Porsche Cayman
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Porsche Cayman
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1069 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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