The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
€ 137,400

€ 256,200

€ 137,400
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 4 GTS is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
50.9
72.9
77.9
56
75.3
83
72.9 in
Width
75.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.9 in
Height
56 in
96.5
177.5
115.9
198.6
177.5 in
Length
198.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb

Weight Difference:
1411 lb
28.38 %

General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
991
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
424 hp
at 7500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
424 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
325 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
325 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
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8.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
8.4 lb/hp
8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
24 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
423 mi
Range
414 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
423 mi
414 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
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 4 GTS
189.4 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
705 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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