The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman PDK (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
€ 54,200

€ 61,900

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900
ⓘ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 21.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
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 350 BlueTEC
3120 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
948 lb
23.31 %

General
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
981C
Generation
C218
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 CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
271 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayman
271 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
214 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayman
214 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
164 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
11.51 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Porsche Cayman
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
516 mi
Range
679 mi
Porsche Cayman
516 mi
679 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
111 kWh
Porsche Cayman
145.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
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)
No data