The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé PDK (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 93,900
€ 119,600
€ 93,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 22.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
51.3
71.2
77.9
55.8
73.7
83.9
71.2 in
Width
73.7 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
51.3 in
Height
55.8 in
96.5
176.8
116.3
199.4
176.8 in
Length
199.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
3252 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
1257 lb
27.88 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
991
Generation
C216
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
345 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
288 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
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9.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
9.43 lb/hp
11.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
29 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
36 mpg
highway
27 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
485 mi
Range
462 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
485 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 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).
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).
229.2 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
155.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
