The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes S 400 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 85,500
€ 100,600
€ 85,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.3 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 Coupé.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
51.6
71.2
79.1
55.6
74.8
83
71.2 in
Width
74.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.6 in
Height
55.6 in
92.5
174.6
115.9
197.9
174.6 in
Length
197.9 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
3285 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
1202 lb
26.79 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
997
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.824
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
340 hp
362 hp
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
288 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.39 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
9.66 lb/hp
12.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
23 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
599 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
386 mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
195.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
728 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
