The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 67,800

€ 62,200

€ 67,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,200
ⓘ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 d.
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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 d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
926 lb
22.77 %

General
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
987C
Generation
C218
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 350 d
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
325 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
325 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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 d
Performance
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
173 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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9.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
9.67 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
24 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
16 mpg
city
37 mpg
33 mpg
highway
50 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
412 mi
Range
692 mi
Porsche Cayman S
412 mi
692 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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).
109.1 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
185.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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)
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