The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman S Tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 62,900

€ 63,300

€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,300
ⓘ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 23.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 400.
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
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
170.9
113.1
194.4
170.9 in
Length
194.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.02 %

General
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
987C
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.850

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
291 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
291 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
251 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Porsche Cayman S
251 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Performance
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
166 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
11.02 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
21 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
30 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
362 mi
Range
516 mi
Porsche Cayman S
362 mi
516 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
208.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman S
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
474 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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