The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 76,100
€ 63,300
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 718 Cayman GTS is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 400.
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
50.6
70.9
78.5
55.8
74.1
81.7
70.9 in
Width
74.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
50.6 in
Height
55.8 in
97.4
173
113.1
194.4
173 in
Length
194.4 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
18.32 %
General
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
982C
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.850
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
360 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
360 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
310 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
310 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Performance
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
▶ REPLAY
8.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
8.88 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
26 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
442 mi
Range
516 mi
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
442 mi
516 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
170.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
