The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 400 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 119,000
€ 100,600
€ 119,000
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 S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.1 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 Coupé.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
51
71.2
77.9
55.6
74.8
83
71.2 in
Width
74.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51 in
Height
55.6 in
96.5
176.8
115.9
197.9
176.8 in
Length
197.9 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
3241 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
1246 lb
27.77 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
991
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
424 hp
at 7500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
424 hp
362 hp
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
325 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
7.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.39 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
7.64 lb/hp
12.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
25 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
419 mi
Range
599 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
419 mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 S
179.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
