The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4 PDK (14 - 15)

€ 140,500
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Convertible
€ 113,800
 Porsche 911 Targa 4 PDK (14 - 15) Porsche 911 Targa 4
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,800

ⓘ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 21.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Targa 4.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
51.1
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 PDK (14 - 15)
72.9
77.9
74.8 in
Width
72.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.6 in
Height
51.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 PDK (14 - 15)
96.5
176.8
197.9 in
Length
176.8 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
4663 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
22.69 %
Porsche 911 Targa 4 PDK (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
A217
Generation
991
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
345 hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Targa 4

Performance

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4

▶ REPLAY
10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
27 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
486 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
486 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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