Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
When comparing the Porsche 718 Cayman's and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 718 Cayman has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 718 Cayman's and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a better car than the Porsche 718 Cayman.
Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Pricing
A used 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman ranges from $115,484 to $288,340 while a used 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced between $46,406 to $95,696. For a new model, the Porsche 718 Cayman's price is between $77,246 and $201,328, with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class priced between $54,514 and $99,978.
Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche 718 Cayman loses 21.7 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class loses 43.4 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 718 Cayman retains 21.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 718 Cayman is 7.6 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class' quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Porsche 718 Cayman being ranked 10 out of 33 Best Luxury Coupes and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class being ranked 13 out of 33.
Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche 718 Cayman is 6.4 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz C-Class the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz C-Class an advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche 718 Cayman.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Porsche 718 Cayman’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class base engine makes 255 horsepower. The 718 Cayman is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 355 miles. The C-Class is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 539 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz C-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Porsche 718 Cayman. Both models use premium unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
77246 - 201328
Used Asking Price:
115484 - 288340
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.217065
Pricing
New Asking Price:
54514 - 99978
Used Asking Price:
46406 - 95696
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.433735
Porsche 718 Cayman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
6.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.185996 / 10
Reliability:
7.671991 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 718 Cayman Rankings
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8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 33Ranking
10 out of / 23Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 40Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
22 out of / 40Ranking
27 out of / 40Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 30Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 30Ranking
9 out of / 33Ranking
9 out of / 30Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 15Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
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12 out of / 36Ranking
12 out of / 33Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 33Ranking
13 out of / 33Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 30Ranking
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20 out of / 26Ranking
23 out of / 31Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche 718 Cayman Trim Levels
Base, GT4, GT4 RS, GTS 4.0, S, T
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.099 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
284 / 355 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 539 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
79.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3040 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
51 inches
Length:
172.4 inches
Wheelbase:
97.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3583 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
55.3 inches
Length:
184.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45ZR18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18