2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
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 E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 225 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 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Porsche Cayman | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cayman | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3385 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |