2002 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,724 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 510 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Mercedes-Benz S | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | S | Cayman |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3724 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1304 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2415 mm |