The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS PDK (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

€ 79,400
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS PDK (17 - 18) Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
€ 84,800
 Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
€ 79,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 500.
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
50.6
Blueprint Porsche 718 Cayman GTS PDK (17 - 18)
70.9
78.5
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Porsche 718 Cayman GTS PDK (17 - 18)
97.4
173
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
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 500
3263 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5346 lb
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS PDK (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
23.71 %
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

General

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
982C
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
360 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
360 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
317 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500

Performance

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 500

▶ REPLAY
9.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
9.06 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
546 mi
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
485 mi
546 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
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).
172.4 kWh
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
155.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
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