The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

€ 65,500
Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12) Porsche Cayman S
€ 63,700
 Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
€ 65,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,700

ⓘ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 23.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI.
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
51.4
Blueprint Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12)
70.9
77.9
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
74.1
81.7
70.9 in
Width
74.1 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.4 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12)
95.1
171.1
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
113.1
194.5
171.1 in
Length
194.5 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
20.12 %
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

General

Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
987C
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.853
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
316 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
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 CDI

Performance

Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman S

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
10.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
10.12 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
25 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
611 mi
Porsche Cayman S
429 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
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).
123.4 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
178.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data