The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) vs. Porsche 911 GT3 RS PDK (15 - 17)
€ 125,000

€ 181,700

€ 125,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 181,700
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
55.6
74.8
83
50.8
74
77.9
74.8 in
Width
74 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.6 in
Height
50.8 in
115.9
197.9
96.7
178.9
197.9 in
Length
178.9 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
1179 lb
26.34 %

General
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
C217
Generation
991
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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 GT3 RS
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 GT3 RS
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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9.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
9.97 lb/hp
6.69 lb/hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
28 mpg
19 mpg
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
37 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
599 mi
Range
313 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
599 mi
313 mi
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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).
240.6 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
157.2 kWh
240.6 kWh
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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