The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible PDK (08 - 11)
€ 256,200
€ 100,400
€ 256,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 24 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible.
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
56
75.3
83
51.6
71.2
79.1
75.3 in
Width
71.2 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
51.6 in
115.9
198.6
92.5
174.6
198.6 in
Length
174.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
4971 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
1433 lb
28.82 %
General
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
A217
Generation
997
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
621 hp
340 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
738 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
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8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
8 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
20 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
414 mi
Range
401 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
414 mi
401 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
227.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
