The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Cayman Tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 51,500

€ 63,700

€ 51,500
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 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.6 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI.
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
51.4
70.9
77.9
55.7
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
95.1
170.9
113.1
194.5
170.9 in
Length
194.5 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
838 lb
20.94 %

General
Porsche Cayman
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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Cayman
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
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Porsche Cayman
242 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
201 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Cayman
201 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Performance
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
157 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
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13.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman
13.07 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Porsche Cayman
23 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
386 mi
Range
611 mi
Porsche Cayman
386 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
123.4 kWh
Porsche Cayman
195.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Cayman
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 CDI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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