The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 117,900
€ 258,900
€ 117,900
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 S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 22 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
50.9
71.2
77.9
56.2
75.3
83
71.2 in
Width
75.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.9 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 S
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
1576 lb
31.7 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
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 S
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
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
395 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
325 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
187 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
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8.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
8.59 lb/hp
8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
24 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
22 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
410 mi
Range
350 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
410 mi
350 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 S
183.8 kWh
269.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
