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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 2.9vsMercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

2.9

265 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203)

CLC 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
265hp198kW
272hp203kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
84.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
633km393mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,893cc177cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,448mm175in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,728mm68in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,476mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
310L
Max trunk volume-
1,100L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
65L
62L
CO2 emissions
214g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
22.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 has 7 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
1,475 kg
3,252 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 20092.9
263 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 20092.95.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 has more power, Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 0.6 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 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 0.7 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 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
714 km
444 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
633 km
393 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
263 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 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 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.3 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 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
633 km
393 mi
CO2 score
214 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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