Porsche Boxster vs Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet
| Category | E400 Cabriolet | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l V6 | 2.7 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 333 / 328 | 265 / 261 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 480 / 354 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1815 / 4001 | 1390 / 3064 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 183 / 181 | 191 / 188 |
| Average price | €72,000 | €61,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | E400 Cabriolet | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:47.10 | 1:41.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | E400 Cabriolet | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.8 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.2 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.6 s | 16.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.8 s | 20.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.6 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.1 s | 12.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s @ 87.0 mph | 9.8 s @ 87.0 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | E400 Cabriolet | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.3 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 9.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.9 s | 11.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 12.1 s | 22.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 11.1 s | 14.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 16.0 s | 18.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 20.7 s | 26.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.9 s | 17.0 s |
General performance
| Category | E400 Cabriolet | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 270 kph (168 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.5 kph (40.7 mph) | 72.1 kph (44.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 139 m (457 ft) | 133 m (437 ft) |
Summary
| Category | E400 Cabriolet | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 85 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 93 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
Boxster is the fastest by considerable margin.
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