The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S PDK (13 - 15)
€ 140,500
€ 209,800
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 209,800
ⓘ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 20.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
55.6
74.8
83
50.9
74
77.9
74.8 in
Width
74 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.6 in
Height
50.9 in
115.9
197.9
96.5
177.4
197.9 in
Length
177.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
4663 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
17.26 %
General
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
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 Turbo 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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
552 hp
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
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10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.99 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
6.99 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
585 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
427 mi
Porsche 911 Turbo 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).
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.3 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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