The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition PDK (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 500 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 70,800

€ 71,000

€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche Cayman S is 14 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 Coupé.
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
51.4
70.9
77.9
55
70.3
79.4
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
51.4 in
Height
55 in
95.1
171.1
108.7
185.2
171.1 in
Length
185.2 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
20.12 %

General
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
987C
Generation
C207
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 S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
325 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
325 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
273 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Performance
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
172 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 500 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
9.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.95 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
9.84 lb/hp
9.95 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
25 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
429 mi
Range
461 mi
Porsche Cayman S
429 mi
461 mi
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
168.7 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
178.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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