The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 146,200
€ 144,600
€ 146,200
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 21 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes S 560 Convertible.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
50.8
72.9
77.9
55.9
74.8
83
72.9 in
Width
74.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.8 in
Height
55.9 in
96.5
177.1
115.9
198.1
177.1 in
Length
198.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
22.27 %
General
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
444 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
444 hp
463 hp
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
406 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
406 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
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8.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
8.32 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
27 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
32 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
486 mi
Range
497 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
486 mi
497 mi
Mercedes S 560 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).
189.4 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
164.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes S 560 Convertible
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6
315 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
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
