The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (17 - 18)

€ 256,200
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
€ 146,200
 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (17 - 18) Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
€ 256,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 146,200

ⓘ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 20.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS.
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
75.3
83
50.8
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (17 - 18)
72.9
77.9
75.3 in
Width
72.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
115.9
198.6
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (17 - 18)
96.5
178.3
198.6 in
Length
178.3 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
4971 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1312 lb
26.39 %
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
A217
Generation
991
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
621 hp
444 hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
738 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS

Performance

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS

▶ REPLAY
8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
8 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
20 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
429 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
414 mi
429 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
227.4 kWh
183.8 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data