The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (15 - 18)

€ 140,500
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Convertible
€ 111,000
 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (15 - 18) Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes S 500 Convertible is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 20.8 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
50.7
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (15 - 18)
71.2
77.9
74.8 in
Width
71.2 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.6 in
Height
50.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (15 - 18)
96.5
177.1
197.9 in
Length
177.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
4663 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1190 lb
25.52 %
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
A217
Generation
991
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
365 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
365 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible

Performance

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible

▶ REPLAY
10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
9.51 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
28 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
468 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data