The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Targa 4 PDK (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)

€ 121,900
Porsche 911 Targa 4 PDK (16 - 18) Porsche 911 Targa 4
€ 256,200
 Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
€ 121,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 256,200

ⓘ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 65 AMG Convertible.
Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
50.7
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4 PDK (16 - 18)
72.9
77.9
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (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 PDK (16 - 18)
96.5
177.1
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (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 65 AMG Convertible
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Porsche 911 Targa 4 PDK (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1301 lb
26.17 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)

General

Porsche 911 Targa 4
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
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
365 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
365 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
332 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4
332 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

Performance

Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

▶ REPLAY
10.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4
10.06 lb/hp
8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4
30 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
36 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
535 mi
Range
414 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4
535 mi
414 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
227.4 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4
149.7 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 Targa 4
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data