The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman PDK (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 300 d Coupé 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 53,700
€ 54,300
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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 d Coupé.
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 d 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 d Coupé
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.22 %
General
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
987C
Generation
C238
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920
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 3800 rpm
Porsche Cayman
261 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
221 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayman
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
Performance
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
163 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayman
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
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12.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
12.12 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Porsche Cayman
26 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Porsche Cayman
444 mi
621 mi
Mercedes E 300 d 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).
102.8 kWh
Porsche Cayman
172.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 d Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
518 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
