The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 256,200
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
€ 136,100
 Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (16 - 18) Porsche 911 Targa 4S
€ 256,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 136,100

ⓘ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 21.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Targa 4S.
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
75.3
83
50.8
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (16 - 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 4S PDK (16 - 18)
96.5
177.1
198.6 in
Length
177.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
4971 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
1279 lb
25.73 %
Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
621 hp
414 hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
738 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Targa 4S

Performance

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

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
20 mpg
29 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
26 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
528 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
414 mi
528 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
227.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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