The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman R PDK (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 73,000

€ 64,900

€ 73,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche Cayman R is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 350.
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
50.6
70.9
77.9
55.7
74.1
81.7
70.9 in
Width
74.1 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
50.6 in
Height
55.7 in
95.1
171.1
113.1
194.5
171.1 in
Length
194.5 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
19.61 %

General
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
987C
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.952

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
325 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Porsche Cayman R
325 hp
302 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Porsche Cayman R
273 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Performance
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
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9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman R
9.46 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Porsche Cayman R
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
361 mi
Range
539 mi
Porsche Cayman R
361 mi
539 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Porsche Cayman R
176.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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