The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4 (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 110,300
€ 144,600
€ 110,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 144,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Targa 4 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 Convertible.
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
51.1
72.9
77.9
55.9
74.8
83
72.9 in
Width
74.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.1 in
Height
55.9 in
96.5
176.8
115.9
198.1
176.8 in
Length
198.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
1190 lb
25.05 %
General
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
991
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
345 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
288 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
175 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
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10.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
10.32 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
25 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
445 mi
Range
497 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
445 mi
497 mi
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
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).
189.4 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4
179.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
683 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
