2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | C | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 291 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 96.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |