2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2009 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 12 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | CLK | Cayman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2687 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |