The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (20 - ..)
€ 258,900

€ 144,000

€ 258,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 144,000
ⓘ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 20.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 5.1 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Targa 4S.
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
56.2
75.3
83
51.1
72.9
79.7
75.3 in
Width
72.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
56.2 in
Height
51.1 in
115.9
198.9
96.5
177.9
198.9 in
Length
177.9 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
4971 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
1113 lb
22.39 %

General
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
A217
Generation
992
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
8-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
444 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
621 hp
444 hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
738 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
189 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
8 lb/hp
8.69 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
17 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
22 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
350 mi
Range
421 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
350 mi
421 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
269.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
555 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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