The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman S (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 62,600

€ 64,600

€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,600
ⓘ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 23.2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC.
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
51.4
70.9
77.9
55.8
74.1
81.7
70.9 in
Width
74.1 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.4 in
Height
55.8 in
95.1
171.1
113.1
194.4
171.1 in
Length
194.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
3142 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
1080 lb
25.58 %

General
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
987C
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
316 hp
249 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
273 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
172 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
9.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
9.94 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
24 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
412 mi
Range
601 mi
Porsche Cayman S
412 mi
601 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
125.5 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
185.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
485 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data