Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 320 V6

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

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

E 320 V6

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • 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
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)2.7Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
Power
275hp205kW
272hp203kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
2,195kg4,839lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
880km547mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,760mm109in
Front track-
1,538mm61in
Rear track-
1,541mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
66L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.77,400 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm7,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V65,000-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)2.7Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
23.2 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
272 hp
203 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
1,650 kg
3,638 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 (981C)2.7
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 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 (981C)2.75.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V66.6 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: 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 (981C)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 0.9 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 (981C)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.7 s
266 km/h
165 mph
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

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 (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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
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

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 (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6 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 (981C)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 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

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 (981C)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)2.7Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 320 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
762 km
473 mi
880 km
547 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 (981C) 2.7Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 320 V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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