The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman PDK (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 500 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 54,200

€ 71,000

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche Cayman is 12.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 Coupé.
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
50.9
70.9
77.9
55
70.3
79.4
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
50.9 in
Height
55 in
97.4
172.4
108.7
185.2
172.4 in
Length
185.2 in
97.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
3120 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
882 lb
22.04 %

General
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
981C
Generation
C207
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
271 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Porsche Cayman
271 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
214 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayman
214 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Performance
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
164 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.95 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
11.51 lb/hp
9.95 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche Cayman
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
516 mi
Range
461 mi
Porsche Cayman
516 mi
461 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
168.7 kWh
Porsche Cayman
145.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
595 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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