2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 811 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CL | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5982 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2111 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
