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Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

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

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    594 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
325hp242kW
333hp248kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,295mm51in
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
211g/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) S 3.4Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.47,400 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55,500 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
17.8 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 has 8 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
1,660 kg
3,660 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)S 3.4
283 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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)S 3.45.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 0.2 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: 2.1 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)S 3.4
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
711 km
442 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
957 km
594 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 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)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.2 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)S 3.4
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
325 hp
242 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.2 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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
711 km
442 mi
957 km
594 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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) S 3.4Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 245 km (152 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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