The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS PDK (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 129,900

€ 120,600

€ 129,900
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 GTS is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 22.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 5.3 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
Mercedes CL 500
50.6
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
50.6 in
Height
55.9 in
96.5
178.3
116.3
200.6
178.3 in
Length
200.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
Mercedes CL 500
3406 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
1157 lb
25.35 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
Mercedes CL 500
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
444 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
444 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
406 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
Mercedes CL 500
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
7.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
7.67 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
28 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
479 mi
Range
543 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
479 mi
543 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 GTS
157.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé GTS
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data