Mercedes SL Class vs Porsche Cayman – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes SL Class has a noticeably advantage in terms of price – it starts at 112700 £, while the Porsche Cayman costs 136000 £. That’s a price difference of around 23324 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class manages with 9 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class has a noticeably edge – offering 816 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 316 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Porsche Cayman takes 3.40 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes SL Class performs minimal better – reaching 317 km/h, while the Porsche Cayman tops out at 315 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class pulls decisively stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 970 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers decisively more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.

In curb weight, the Porsche Cayman is visibly lighter – 1490 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly more room – 240 L compared to 184 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes SL Class distinctly takes the win – 375 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes SL Class shows itself to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.