Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (2011 – 2016) vs Porsche Cayman (2012 – 2016): specs compared

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 275 hp. The Porsche Cayman has the higher top speed: 266 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Porsche Cayman is the lighter car, from 1,310 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Porsche Cayman is 244 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse.

Specification Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse 2011 – 2016 Porsche Cayman Porsche Cayman 2012 – 2016
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2011 – 2016 2012 – 2016
Body style — —
Variants 6 2
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 184 – 306 hp 275 hp
Torque 270 – 500 Nm 290 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.6 – 7.3 s 5.6 – 5.7 s
Top speed 237 – 249 km/h 264 – 266 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.0 – 7.1 L/100 km 7.7 – 8.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,135 mm 4,379 mm
Width 1,811 – 1,816 mm 1,801 mm
Height 1,300 – 1,303 mm 1,293 mm
Wheelbase 2,431 mm 2,474 mm
Curb weight 1,470 – 1,590 kg 1,310 – 1,340 kg

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