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Porsche 911 Coupe vs Porsche Cayman comparison

Compare performance (711 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (125,800 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche 911 Coupe or Porsche Cayman?

Porsche 911 Coupe vs Porsche Cayman: Key differences

Porsche 911 Coupe

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Porsche Cayman

  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

911 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Porsche 911 Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 125,800 £ , while the Porsche Cayman costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche 911 Coupe uses 10.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Cayman

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 911 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Porsche Cayman takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

911 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayman is barely lighter – 1,490 kg compared to 1,536 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche 911 Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 373 L compared to 184 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche 911 Coupe carries only slightly more – 310 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche 911 Coupe is far ahead overall 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 £125,800
911 Coupe

Porsche 911 Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 394 - 711 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.3 - 13.8 L/100km
Porsche 911 Coupe
Porsche Cayman

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Porsche 911 Coupe

The Porsche 911 Coupe remains the iconic sports car you buy when you want a thrilling weekend weapon that still behaves like a civilized companion during the weekdays. Its classic silhouette and razor‑sharp handling deliver a grin-inducing drive every time, while the polished interior and intuitive controls remind you this is a car built for drivers, not just headlines.

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Porsche Cayman

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 911 Coupe
Porsche Cayman

Costs and Consumption

Price
125,800 - 301,000 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
233 - 312 g/km
co2
295 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,536 - 1,815 kg
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Trunk capacity
373 L
Trunk capacity
184 L
Length
-
Length
4,456 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,267 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Payload
228 - 310 kg
Payload
281 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
315 km/h
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Porsche
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