The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 117,400
Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12) Porsche 911 Targa 4S
€ 144,600
 Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes S 560 Convertible
€ 117,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 144,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Porsche 911 Targa 4S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 Convertible.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
51.2
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12)
72.9
80.8
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
74.8
83
72.9 in
Width
74.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12)
92.5
174.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
115.9
198.1
174.6 in
Length
198.1 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
1124 lb
23.66 %
Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
997
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
380 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
310 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 Convertible

Performance

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
183 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 4S

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 560 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
9.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
9.54 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
22 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
389 mi
Range
497 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
389 mi
497 mi
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
189.4 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
202.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data