The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. Porsche Cayman S (09 - 12)
€ 64,900

€ 62,600

€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 23.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Porsche Cayman S.
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Porsche Cayman S
55.8
74.1
81.7
51.4
70.9
77.9
74.1 in
Width
70.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.8 in
Height
51.4 in
113.1
194.4
95.1
171.1
194.4 in
Length
171.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Porsche Cayman S
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb

Weight Difference:
1036 lb
24.8 %

General
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Porsche Cayman S
C218
Generation
987C
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Porsche Cayman S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
254 hp
316 hp
Porsche Cayman S
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
457 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayman S
Performance
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Porsche Cayman S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
172 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman S
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.94 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
16.45 lb/hp
9.94 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Porsche Cayman S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
40 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
621 mi
412 mi
Porsche Cayman S
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
121.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Porsche Cayman S
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
485 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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