The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 105,200

€ 125,700

€ 105,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.8 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes CL 500
51
71.2
77.9
55.9
73.7
83.9
71.2 in
Width
73.7 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
51 in
Height
55.9 in
96.5
176.8
116.3
200.6
176.8 in
Length
200.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes CL 500
3241 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
1433 lb
30.66 %

General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
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
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
395 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
325 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes CL 500
189 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CL 500
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8.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
8.21 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
25 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
419 mi
Range
521 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
419 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
187.5 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
179.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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