The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (15 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 137,400
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (15 - 15) Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
€ 140,500
 Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Convertible
€ 137,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Convertible.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
50.8
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (15 - 15)
72.9
77.9
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
72.9 in
Width
74.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.8 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (15 - 15)
96.5
177.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
177.5 in
Length
197.9 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
22.69 %
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 500 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 GTS
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
424 hp
at 7500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
424 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
325 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
325 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Convertible

Performance

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
8.5 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
423 mi
Range
585 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
423 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
189.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data