2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz C and 2006 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. 2006 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | C | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
