Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (2011 – 2016) vs Porsche Cayman S (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Porsche Cayman S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 325 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 283 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. The Porsche Cayman S is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Porsche Cayman S is 244 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
2011 – 2016
|
Porsche
Cayman S
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2016 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 184 – 306 hp | 325 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 500 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 – 7.3 s | 4.9 – 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 237 – 249 km/h | 282 – 283 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 7.1 L/100 km | 8.0 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,135 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,811 – 1,816 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,300 – 1,303 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,474 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 – 1,590 kg | 1,320 – 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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