The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S PDK (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 123,000

€ 128,800

€ 123,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
51.1
72.9
77.9
55.6
74.8
83
72.9 in
Width
74.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.1 in
Height
55.6 in
96.5
177.1
115.9
197.9
177.1 in
Length
197.9 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
3494 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
1113 lb
24.16 %

General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
991
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
414 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
369 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
8.44 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
30 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
535 mi
Range
565 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
535 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
166.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
149.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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