The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS PDK (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 128,800

€ 120,600

€ 128,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Mercedes CL 500
51
72.9
77.9
55.9
73.7
83.9
72.9 in
Width
73.7 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
51 in
Height
55.9 in
96.5
177.5
116.3
200.6
177.5 in
Length
200.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Mercedes CL 500
3450 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
1113 lb
24.39 %

General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Mercedes CL 500
991
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Mercedes CL 500
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
424 hp
at 7500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
424 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
325 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
325 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Mercedes CL 500
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
8.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
8.14 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
26 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
464 mi
Range
543 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
464 mi
543 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
179.9 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
172.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
728 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data