The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 GT3 RS PDK (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 181,700

€ 248,100

€ 181,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 248,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 19.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
50.8
74
77.9
56
75.3
83
74 in
Width
75.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.8 in
Height
56 in
96.7
178.9
115.9
198.6
178.9 in
Length
198.6 in
96.7 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
3296 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
1521 lb
31.58 %

General
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
991
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
493 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
339 lb‑ft
at 6250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
339 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Performance
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 GT3 RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
▶ REPLAY
6.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.76 lb/hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
6.69 lb/hp
7.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
19 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
27 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
313 mi
Range
418 mi
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
313 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
225.5 kWh
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
240.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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