The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4 (16 - 18)
€ 190,000

€ 118,400

€ 190,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 118,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 21.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 5.3 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Targa 4.
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
56
75.3
83
50.7
72.9
77.9
75.3 in
Width
72.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56 in
Height
50.7 in
115.9
198.6
96.5
177.1
198.6 in
Length
177.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
4817 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
1190 lb
24.7 %

General
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
A217
Generation
991
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.985
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
365 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
577 hp
365 hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
664 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Performance
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4
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8.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.94 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
8.35 lb/hp
9.94 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
23 mpg
26 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
29 mpg
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
478 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
478 mi
475 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Environmental Impact
197 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 63 AMG Convertible
197 kWh
168.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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