The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S (08 - 12)
€ 144,600
€ 116,700
€ 144,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 560 Convertible is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 23.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S.
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
55.9
74.8
83
51.2
72.9
80.8
74.8 in
Width
72.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
51.2 in
115.9
198.1
92.5
174.6
198.1 in
Length
174.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
4751 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
1135 lb
23.89 %
General
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
A217
Generation
997
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
463 hp
380 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Performance
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
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10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.52 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
10.26 lb/hp
9.52 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
24 mpg
21 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
497 mi
Range
372 mi
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
497 mi
372 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
212.1 kWh
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
189.4 kWh
212.1 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
