The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS PDK (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
€ 79,400

€ 56,900

€ 79,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
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 250 BlueTEC
3263 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
18.47 %

General
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
982C
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
360 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
360 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
317 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
180 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
9.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.91 lb/hp
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
9.06 lb/hp
19.91 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
29 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
485 mi
Range
797 mi
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
485 mi
797 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
155.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 BlueTEC
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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