The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman PDK (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (17 - 19)
€ 54,200
€ 54,700
€ 54,200
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 17.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 Coupé.
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
50.9
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
50.9 in
Height
56.3 in
97.4
172.4
113.1
190
172.4 in
Length
190 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.02 %
General
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
981C
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
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
271 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche Cayman
271 hp
242 hp
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
214 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Porsche Cayman
214 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Performance
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
164 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayman
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
11.51 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Porsche Cayman
31 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
516 mi
Range
641 mi
Porsche Cayman
516 mi
641 mi
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
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).
121.2 kWh
Porsche Cayman
145.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
290 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
595 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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