The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman R PDK (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT MCT (11 - 13)
€ 73,000

€ 123,900

€ 73,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,900
ⓘ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 63 AMG Performance Plus.
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
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 63 AMG Performance Plus
3075 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
1047 lb
25.4 %

General
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
987C
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG Performance Plus
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
325 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Cayman R
325 hp
549 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Porsche Cayman R
273 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
▶ REPLAY
9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman R
9.46 lb/hp
7.51 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Porsche Cayman R
25 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
361 mi
Range
414 mi
Porsche Cayman R
361 mi
414 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
187.5 kWh
Porsche Cayman R
176.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data