The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Porsche Cayman R PDK (11 - 12)
€ 63,700

€ 73,000

€ 63,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 23.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 5.1 inches taller than the Porsche Cayman R.
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Porsche Cayman R
55.7
74.1
81.7
50.6
70.9
77.9
74.1 in
Width
70.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.7 in
Height
50.6 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 CDI
Porsche Cayman R
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb

Weight Difference:
926 lb
23.14 %

General
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Porsche Cayman R
C218
Generation
987C
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
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 CDI
Porsche Cayman R
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.853
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 7400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
261 hp
325 hp
Porsche Cayman R
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayman R
Performance
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Porsche Cayman R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman R
▶ REPLAY
15.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
15.33 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Porsche Cayman R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
39 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche Cayman R
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
47 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
611 mi
Range
361 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
611 mi
361 mi
Porsche Cayman R
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 CLS Coupé 350 CDI
123.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Porsche Cayman R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Porsche Cayman R
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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