The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S PDK (19 - ..)
€ 125,000

€ 120,100

€ 125,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,100
ⓘ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 20 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S.
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
55.6
74.8
83
51.2
72.9
79.7
74.8 in
Width
72.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
55.6 in
Height
51.2 in
115.9
197.9
96.5
177.9
197.9 in
Length
177.9 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
970 lb
21.67 %

General
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
C217
Generation
992
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 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
444 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
449 hp
444 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
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9.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.89 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
9.97 lb/hp
7.89 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
28 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
599 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
599 mi
447 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
157.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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