The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Cayman PDK (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

€ 53,700
Porsche Cayman PDK (09 - 12) Porsche Cayman
€ 84,800
 Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 23.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 500.
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
51.3
Blueprint Porsche Cayman PDK (09 - 12)
70.9
77.9
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
74.1
81.7
70.9 in
Width
74.1 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.3 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Porsche Cayman PDK (09 - 12)
95.1
171.1
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
113.1
194.4
171.1 in
Length
194.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
3164 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5346 lb
Porsche Cayman PDK (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
1113 lb
26.02 %
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)

General

Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
987C
Generation
C218
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 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
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
261 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Porsche Cayman
261 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
221 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayman
221 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500

Performance

Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
163 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 500

▶ REPLAY
12.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
12.12 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche Cayman
26 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
546 mi
Porsche Cayman
444 mi
546 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
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).
172.4 kWh
Porsche Cayman
172.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
518 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data