The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman PDK (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 53,700

€ 70,900

€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900
ⓘ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 25.2 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 450.
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
51.3
70.9
77.9
56.5
74.4
81.5
70.9 in
Width
74.4 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
51.3 in
Height
56.5 in
95.1
171.1
115.7
196.4
171.1 in
Length
196.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
3164 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
1113 lb
26.02 %

General
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
987C
Generation
C257
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche Cayman
261 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
221 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayman
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
Performance
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
163 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 450
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12.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
12.12 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Porsche Cayman
26 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
38 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
526 mi
Porsche Cayman
444 mi
526 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
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).
147.7 kWh
Porsche Cayman
172.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 450
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
5
518 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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