The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 103,200
€ 258,900
€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 258,900
ⓘ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 22 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
51.1
71.2
77.9
56.2
75.3
83
71.2 in
Width
75.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.1 in
Height
56.2 in
96.5
176.8
115.9
198.9
176.8 in
Length
198.9 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
3362 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
1609 lb
32.36 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
991
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-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
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
345 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 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
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
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9.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
9.74 lb/hp
8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
26 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
22 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
432 mi
Range
350 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
432 mi
350 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
269.1 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
174.3 kWh
269.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
