The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman PDK (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 54,200

€ 63,400

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘ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 400.
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
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 400
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
20.29 %

General
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
981C
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.850

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
271 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Cayman
271 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
214 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Porsche Cayman
214 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Performance
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
164 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
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11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
11.51 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Porsche Cayman
31 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
516 mi
Range
495 mi
Porsche Cayman
516 mi
495 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
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).
140.2 kWh
Porsche Cayman
145.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
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)
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