Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43

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

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

GTS 2.5

365 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

AMG GLC 43

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    186 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
365hp272kW
367hp274kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
1,705kg3,759lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,286mm51in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,873mm113in
Front track-
1,620mm64in
Rear track-
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
150L
550L
Max trunk volume
425L
1,600L
Doors
2
4
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
66L
CO2 emissions
186g/km
203g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.56,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 435,500-6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
365 hp
272 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43 has 2 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.54.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 434.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43 has more power, Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
780 km
485 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
365 hp
272 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
Power
365 hp
272 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,286 mm
50.6 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
Power
365 hp
272 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.9 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
365 hp
272 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,286 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
742 km
461 mi
CO2 score
186 g/km
203 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 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
VehiclePorsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5

  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

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 GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 400 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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