The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS PDK (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 150,400
€ 258,900
€ 150,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 258,900
ⓘ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 20.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
50.8
72.9
77.9
56.2
75.3
83
72.9 in
Width
75.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.8 in
Height
56.2 in
96.5
178.3
115.9
198.9
178.3 in
Length
198.9 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
1268 lb
25.51 %
General
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
991
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
444 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
444 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
406 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
406 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
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8.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
8.34 lb/hp
8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
27 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
32 mpg
highway
22 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
478 mi
Range
350 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
478 mi
350 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
269.1 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
164.8 kWh
269.1 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
555 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
