The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS PDK (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 79,400
€ 64,900
€ 79,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘ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 350 d.
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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 350 d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
915 lb
21.9 %
General
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
982C
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
360 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
360 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
317 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
317 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Performance
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
▶ REPLAY
9.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
9.06 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
29 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
485 mi
Range
621 mi
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
485 mi
621 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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).
121.3 kWh
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
155.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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
