The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Targa 4 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17)

€ 118,400
Porsche 911 Targa 4 (16 - 18) Porsche 911 Targa 4
€ 190,000
 Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17) Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
€ 118,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,000

ⓘ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 21.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 5.3 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible.
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
50.7
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 (16 - 18)
72.9
77.9
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17)
75.3
83
72.9 in
Width
75.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 (16 - 18)
96.5
177.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17)
115.9
198.6
177.1 in
Length
198.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5809 lb
Porsche 911 Targa 4 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1190 lb
24.7 %
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 17)

General

Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
991
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
365 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
365 hp
577 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
332 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
332 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible

Performance

Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible

▶ REPLAY
9.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.35 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
9.94 lb/hp
8.35 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
26 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
478 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
475 mi
478 mi
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
197 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4
168.7 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data