The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) vs. Porsche 718 Cayman S PDK (19 - ..)
€ 82,100

€ 69,700

€ 82,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 22 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the Porsche 718 Cayman S.
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche 718 Cayman S
55.8
74.1
81.7
51
70.9
78.5
74.1 in
Width
70.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.8 in
Height
51 in
113.1
194.4
97.4
172.4
194.4 in
Length
172.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche 718 Cayman S
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb

Weight Difference:
948 lb
22.75 %

General
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche 718 Cayman S
C218
Generation
982C
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
Porsche 718 Cayman S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
402 hp
345 hp
Porsche 718 Cayman S
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
443 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Porsche 718 Cayman S
Performance
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche 718 Cayman S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 718 Cayman S
▶ REPLAY
10.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
10.37 lb/hp
9.33 lb/hp
Porsche 718 Cayman S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche 718 Cayman S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
28 mpg
28 mpg
Porsche 718 Cayman S
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
585 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
585 mi
468 mi
Porsche 718 Cayman S
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
161.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Porsche 718 Cayman S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche 718 Cayman S
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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