The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)

€ 96,800
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11) Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
€ 256,200
 Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
€ 96,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 256,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 24 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
51.6
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11)
71.2
79.1
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
75.3
83
71.2 in
Width
75.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11)
92.5
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
115.9
198.6
174.6 in
Length
198.6 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
3472 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
1499 lb
30.15 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)

General

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
997
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
340 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
288 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

Performance

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

▶ REPLAY
10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
10.21 lb/hp
8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
23 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
414 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
382 mi
414 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Environmental Impact
197 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).
227.4 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
197 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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