2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class vs 2016 Porsche Cayman

2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

2016 Porsche Cayman

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2-Door Roadster SLK 300

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2-Door Roadster SLK 300	25	32	$43,710	$47,000
2-Door Roadster SLK 350	21	29	$55,056	$59,200
2-Door Roadster AMG SLK 55	19	28	$67,518	$72,600

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2-Door Coupe	20	30	N/A	$52,600
2-Door Coupe Black Edition	N/A	N/A	N/A	$59,200
2-Door Coupe S	20	28	N/A	$64,100
2-Door Coupe GTS	19	26	N/A	$75,200
2-Door Coupe GT4	18	23	N/A	$84,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,710

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,000

$52,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$783 / month

$877 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is more of a weekend-getaway machine than a canyon-carver; but with mini-SL style and some unrivaled tech features, if offers up roadster thrills with fewer sacrifices in comfort.

The 2016 Porsche Cayman offers most of the driving satisfaction and practicality of the fabled 911—and perhaps with even more thrills.

TCC Likes

Tight, refined interior with the top up
Four, six, or eight cylinders
Great features like Airscarf

Beautiful profile
Deep performance heritage
Tidy size

TCC Dislikes

Styling not as unified as in other Mercedes models
Tight for tall drivers
Not sharp enough for some driving enthusiasts

Not much cargo space
Can get very pricey with extensive options list
You'll need the rear camera system

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

48.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

51.2

50.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

60.5

Wheelbase (in)

95.7

97.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.5

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

60.1

Length, Overall (in)

162.8

172.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.7

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

36.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40YR17

P265/45ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45YR17

P235/45ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3241

2888

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8.5

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1300

213 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.7 L/165

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

241 @ 5550

275 @ 7400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

3.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.32

1.46

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

0.97

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.93

3.33

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.33

2.05

Trans Order Code

480

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.13

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz SLK

Porsche Cayman

Body Style

Roadster

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6

7.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

340

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