The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 718 Cayman PDK (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 400 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - 18)
€ 55,500
€ 64,800
€ 55,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 718 Cayman is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 5.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 400 Coupé.
Porsche 718 Cayman
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
51
70.9
78.5
56.3
73.2
80.9
70.9 in
Width
73.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
51 in
Height
56.3 in
97.4
172.4
113.1
190
172.4 in
Length
190 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 718 Cayman
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
3175 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
893 lb
21.95 %
General
Porsche 718 Cayman
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
982C
Generation
C238
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
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
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 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 718 Cayman
296 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche 718 Cayman
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
Performance
Porsche 718 Cayman
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 718 Cayman
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
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10.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Porsche 718 Cayman
10.73 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 718 Cayman
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Porsche 718 Cayman
34 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
487 mi
Range
506 mi
Porsche 718 Cayman
487 mi
506 mi
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
153.5 kWh
Porsche 718 Cayman
130.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 718 Cayman
Mercedes E 400 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
540 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
