The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 140,500
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Convertible
€ 138,900
 Porsche 911 Targa 4S (15 - 15) Porsche 911 Targa 4S
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900

ⓘ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 4.7 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Targa 4S.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
50.8
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)
72.9
77.9
74.8 in
Width
72.9 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 Targa 4S (15 - 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 4S
4663 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1069 lb
22.93 %
Porsche 911 Targa 4S (15 - 15)

General

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
424 hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Targa 4S

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
423 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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