The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 65,500
€ 51,700
€ 65,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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 300 Coupé.
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 300 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 300 Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.32 %
General
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 300 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 300 Coupé
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
316 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Performance
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayman S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.48 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
10.12 lb/hp
14.48 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
429 mi
Range
595 mi
Porsche Cayman S
429 mi
595 mi
Mercedes E 300 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).
130.7 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
178.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 300 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
