The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 122,600

€ 127,500

€ 122,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘ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 20.8 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 500 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
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 S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
3340 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
1268 lb
27.52 %

General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
991
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 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
444 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
444 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
406 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
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7.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
7.52 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
25 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
32 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
423 mi
Range
565 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
423 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
166.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
178.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data