The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 140,500
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Convertible
€ 125,200
 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (15 - 18) Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,200

ⓘ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 4.7 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
50.8
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (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
50.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (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 S
4663 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1168 lb
25.05 %
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
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 S
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
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
414 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
27 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
452 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
452 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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