Porsche Cayman 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Porsche Cayman) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayman is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayman engine produces 96 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayman reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Cayman consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Cayman could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.41 m | |
| Porsche Cayman is 21 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayman is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Porsche Cayman has 300 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 96 600 | 25 200 | |
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