The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman S (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 60,300

€ 60,600

€ 60,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche Cayman S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 25.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d.
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
51.4
70.9
77.9
56.5
74.4
81.5
70.9 in
Width
74.4 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
51.4 in
Height
56.5 in
95.1
170.9
115.7
196.4
170.9 in
Length
196.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
3120 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb

Weight Difference:
904 lb
22.47 %

General
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
987C
Generation
C257
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
291 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4600 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
291 hp
242 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
251 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Performance
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
10.72 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
22 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
30 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
375 mi
Range
586 mi
Porsche Cayman S
375 mi
586 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
200.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 300 d
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
5
474 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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