The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4 (14 - 15)
€ 258,900
![Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_63_AMG_A217-18.png)
€ 110,300
![Porsche 911 Targa 4 (14 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Porsche_911_Targa_991-14.webp)
€ 258,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘ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 22 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 5.1 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Targa 4.
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
56.2
75.3
83
51.1
72.9
77.9
75.3 in
Width
72.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
56.2 in
Height
51.1 in
115.9
198.9
96.5
176.8
198.9 in
Length
176.8 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
4971 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
![Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_S_63_AMG_A217-18.png)
Weight Difference:
1411 lb
28.38 %
![Porsche 911 Targa 4 (14 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Porsche_911_Targa_991-14.png)
General
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
A217
Generation
991
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
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
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4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
621 hp
345 hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
738 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
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Porsche 911 Targa 4
▶ REPLAY
8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.32 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
8 lb/hp
10.32 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
17 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
22 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
350 mi
Range
445 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
350 mi
445 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Environmental Impact
269.1 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
269.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
555 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
683 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data