2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (613 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 855 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 S (1,001 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 911 | S |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 408 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
