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Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG vs Porsche 718 Cayman

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG

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2025 Porsche 718 Cayman

Overview

SpecMercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRIDPorsche 718 Cayman718 Cayman Coupe
Selected trimAMG E 53 HYBRID718 Cayman Coupe
Body styleSedanCoupe
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission9-speed shiftable automatic7-speed automated manual
Engine typeplug-in hybridgas
Model year20272025

Pricing & market

SpecMercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRIDPorsche 718 Cayman718 Cayman Coupe
MSRP$91,100$72,800 (best)
Lowest listing price$54,739 (best)
Median listing price$114,999 (best)
Highest listing price$189,900 (best)
For sale now03 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecMercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRIDPorsche 718 Cayman718 Cayman Coupe
Combined MPG24 MPG24 MPG
City MPG22 MPG (best)21 MPG
Highway MPG27 MPG27 MPG
Combined MPGe60 MPGe (best)
Electric range44 mi (best)
240V charge time2.8 hr (best)
Fuel tank17.4 gal (best)14.2 gal

Performance

SpecMercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRIDPorsche 718 Cayman718 Cayman Coupe
Horsepower577 hp (best)300 hp
Torque553 lb-ft (best)280 lb-ft
Engine size3 L (best)2 L
CylindersI6flat 4

Size & capability

SpecMercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRIDPorsche 718 Cayman718 Cayman Coupe
Seating5 seats (best)2 seats
Doors4 (best)2
Cargo volume13.1 cu ft15 cu ft (best)
Payload611 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,244 lbs3,104 lbs (best)
Wheelbase116.6 in (best)97.4 in
Length194.9 in (best)172.4 in
Width74.9 in (best)70.9 in
Height57.9 in (best)51 in

Safety & recalls

SpecMercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRIDPorsche 718 Cayman718 Cayman Coupe
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimMercedes-Benz E53 AMGPorsche 718 Cayman
1

AMG E 53 HYBRID

$91,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

718 Cayman Coupe

$72,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

AMG E 53 HYBRID

$95,200 MSRP

Style Edition

$79,200 MSRP

3

S

$84,800 MSRP

4

GTS 4.0

$99,700 MSRP

5

GT4 RS

$164,200 MSRP

Live inventory

Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG vs Porsche 718 Cayman FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG or 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG vs 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG or 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman starts lower at $72,800. Live Porsche 718 Cayman listings start at $54,739.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG or 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (72,800).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG or 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (44).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG or 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG leads on horsepower in this comparison (577).
Which has better seats: 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG or 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG leads on seats in this comparison (7).