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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 S 3.4vsInfiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7I V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

320 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36)

3.7I V6

320 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    691 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
Power
320hp239kW
320hp239kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
366Nm270lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,774kg3,911lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
2,112kg4,656lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
113.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
633km394mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,651mm183in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,306mm51in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,547mm61in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
242L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
65L
76L
CO2 emissions
221g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7I V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7I V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
21.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
320 hp
239 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
366 Nm
270 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
1,774 kg
3,911 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.45.1 s
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V66.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7I V6: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7I V6: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
691 km
430 mi
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
633 km
394 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
320 hp
239 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
242 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.1 s
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7I V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,774 kg
3,911 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
242 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
691 km
430 mi
633 km
394 mi
CO2 score
221 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
242 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7I V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Has 4 Nm more
  • Is 399 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7I V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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