The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman S PDK (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 500 Coupé 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 65,500
€ 67,600
€ 65,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,600
ⓘ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 13.8 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
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
51.4 in
Height
55 in
95.1
171.1
108.7
185
171.1 in
Length
185 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.45 %
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.966
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
316 hp
at 7200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
316 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
273 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Performance
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayman S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.87 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
10.12 lb/hp
9.87 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
25 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
36 mpg
highway
30 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
429 mi
Range
377 mi
Porsche Cayman S
429 mi
377 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).
206.5 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
178.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes E 500 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
