The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman PDK (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (17 - 19)
€ 53,700
€ 54,700
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘ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 18.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 Coupé.
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
51.3
70.9
77.9
56.3
73.2
80.9
70.9 in
Width
73.2 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
51.3 in
Height
56.3 in
95.1
171.1
113.1
190
171.1 in
Length
190 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.83 %
General
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
987C
Generation
C238
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche Cayman
261 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
221 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayman
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Performance
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
163 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayman
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
12.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
12.12 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Porsche Cayman
26 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
641 mi
Porsche Cayman
444 mi
641 mi
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
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).
121.2 kWh
Porsche Cayman
172.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
518 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
