The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 51,400

€ 84,500

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche Cayman is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 500.
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
50.9
70.9
77.9
55.8
74.1
81.7
70.9 in
Width
74.1 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
50.9 in
Height
55.8 in
97.4
172.4
113.1
194.4
172.4 in
Length
194.4 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
3053 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
1224 lb
28.62 %

General
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
981C
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 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 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
271 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Porsche Cayman
271 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
214 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayman
214 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Performance
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
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11.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
11.27 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche Cayman
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
485 mi
Range
518 mi
Porsche Cayman
485 mi
518 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 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).
181.9 kWh
Porsche Cayman
155.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
595 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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