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Mercedes V Class vs Porsche Cayman comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Porsche Cayman?

Mercedes V Class vs Porsche Cayman: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Porsche Cayman

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes V Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Porsche Cayman costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 87,864 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

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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 Porsche Cayman offers significantly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 263 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayman is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers marginally more torque with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayman is significantly lighter – 1,490 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 702 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 627 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Mercedes V Class

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The Porsche Cayman stands out as a quintessential sports car, blending sleek design with dynamic handling. Its mid-engine layout provides an excellent balance and sharp agility that driving enthusiasts crave. Inside, the Cayman offers a refined and driver-focused interior, ensuring that every journey is an exhilarating experience.

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Porsche Cayman

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
295 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
184 L
Length
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Length
4,456 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,267 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
281 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
315 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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