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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 320 V6vsPorsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013

E 320 V6

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2016
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    880 km
    547 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
272hp203kW
275hp205kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
880km547mi
Calculated
810km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,706cc165cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,294mm51in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,541mm61in
-
Trunk volume
450L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
66L
64L
CO2 emissions-
183g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V65,000-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
PorscheCayman (981C)2.77,400 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
264 km/h
164 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
272 hp
203 kW
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,360 kg
2,998 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
264 km/h
164 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V66.6 s
PorscheCayman (981C)2.75.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
880 km
547 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
810 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.6 s
264 km/h
164 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.6 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
272 hp
203 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Range score
880 km
547 mi
810 km
503 mi
CO2 score
-
183 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 70 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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