The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Porsche 911 R (16 - 17)
€ 127,500

€ 189,500

€ 127,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 189,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 19.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 5.3 inches taller than the Porsche 911 R.
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 R
55.6
74.8
83
50.2
72.9
77.9
74.8 in
Width
72.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.6 in
Height
50.2 in
115.9
197.9
96.7
178.4
197.9 in
Length
178.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 R
4608 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
1422 lb
30.86 %

General
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 R
C217
Generation
991
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 R
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
4 L / 196 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 8250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
449 hp
493 hp
Porsche 911 R
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 R
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
201 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 R
▶ REPLAY
10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.46 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
10.26 lb/hp
6.46 lb/hp
Porsche 911 R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 R
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
27 mpg
18 mpg
Porsche 911 R
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
565 mi
Range
299 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
565 mi
299 mi
Porsche 911 R
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
252 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
166.7 kWh
252 kWh
Porsche 911 R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
474 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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