Porsche Cayman 2016 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Porsche Cayman) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) 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 | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayman is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayman engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayman reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Cayman consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Cayman could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.42 m | |
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Porsche Cayman is smaller. Porsche Cayman is 56 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Porsche Cayman is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Porsche Cayman has 325 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 82 800 | 30 000 | |
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