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Mercedes S Class vs Porsche 911 Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 116800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Porsche 911 Coupe?

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes S Class has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 97200 £, while the Porsche 911 Coupe costs 116800 £. That’s a price difference of around 19658 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Coupe with 10.10 L. The difference is about 7.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S Class has a a bit edge – offering 802 HP compared to 711 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Coupe is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 2.50 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 3.30 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche 911 Coupe performs noticeable better – reaching 330 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls clearly stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes S Class offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Porsche 911 Coupe is evident lighter – 1525 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers clearly perceptible more room – 550 L compared to 373 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class clearly takes the win – 730 kg compared to 310 kg. That’s a difference of about 420 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes S Class shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 802 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 13.2 L
  • Electric Range : 31 - 117 km
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Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Porsche 911 Coupe

The Porsche 911 Coupe remains the iconic sports car you buy when you want a thrilling weekend weapon that still behaves like a civilized companion during the weekdays. Its classic silhouette and razor‑sharp handling deliver a grin-inducing drive every time, while the polished interior and intuitive controls remind you this is a car built for drivers, not just headlines.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
116800 - 234900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
10.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
229 - 312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
63 - 64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
1525 - 1815 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
264 - 373 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
4535 - 4572 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
1852 - 1900 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1279 - 1322 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
205 - 310 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
294 - 330 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
2981 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

The Mercedes S Class is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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