1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz M. (237 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M weights approximately 719 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz M | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 911 | M |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 296 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2915 mm |
