The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4 PDK (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 113,800
€ 193,900
€ 113,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 193,900
ⓘ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 22 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible.
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
51.1
72.9
77.9
55.8
75.3
83
72.9 in
Width
75.3 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.1 in
Height
55.8 in
96.5
176.8
115.9
198.9
176.8 in
Length
198.9 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
1213 lb
25.18 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
345 hp
604 hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
288 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
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10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.98 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
10.45 lb/hp
7.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
27 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
486 mi
Range
432 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
486 mi
432 mi
Mercedes S 63 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).
217.9 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4
164.8 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 63 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
683 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
