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Mercedes-Benz S550 vs Porsche 911

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz S550

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2027 Porsche 911

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Overview

SpecMercedes-Benz S550S 550Porsche 911Carrera
Selected trimS 550Carrera
Body styleSedanCoupe
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission9-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20172027

Pricing & market

SpecMercedes-Benz S550S 550Porsche 911Carrera
MSRP$96,600 (best)$135,500
Lowest listing price—$113,998 (best)
Median listing price—$204,825 (best)
Highest listing price—$469,998 (best)
For sale now06 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecMercedes-Benz S550S 550Porsche 911Carrera
Combined MPG21 MPG21 MPG
City MPG18 MPG18 MPG
Highway MPG26 MPG (best)25 MPG
Fuel tank23 gal (best)17 gal

Performance

SpecMercedes-Benz S550S 550Porsche 911Carrera
Horsepower449 hp (best)388 hp
Torque516 lb-ft (best)331 lb-ft
Engine size4.7 L (best)3 L
CylindersV8flat 6

Size & capability

SpecMercedes-Benz S550S 550Porsche 911Carrera
Seating5 seats (best)4 seats
Doors4 (best)2
Cargo volume16.3 cu ft (best)—
Curb weight4,663 lbs3,342 lbs (best)
Wheelbase124.6 in (best)97 in
Length206.5 in (best)179 in
Width—73 in (best)
Height58.7 in (best)51 in

Safety & recalls

SpecMercedes-Benz S550S 550Porsche 911Carrera
Open recalls (YMM scope)10None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimMercedes-Benz S550Porsche 911
1

S 550

$96,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Carrera

$135,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

S 550

$131,400 MSRP

Carrera

$149,400 MSRP

3

S 550 4MATIC

$99,600 MSRP

Carrera T

$148,000 MSRP

4

S 550 4MATIC

$122,750 MSRP

Carrera T

$161,900 MSRP

5

AMG S 63 4MATIC

$164,750 MSRP

Carrera S

$156,200 MSRP

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Carrera S

$170,100 MSRP

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Carrera 4S

$164,500 MSRP

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Carrera 4S

$178,400 MSRP

9—

4S

$180,200 MSRP

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Carrera GTS

$181,000 MSRP

11—

Carrera GTS

$194,900 MSRP

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Carrera 4 GTS

$189,300 MSRP

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Carrera 4 GTS

$203,300 MSRP

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911 4 GTS

$203,300 MSRP

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GT3

$235,800 MSRP

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GT3

$235,800 MSRP

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GT3

$273,000 MSRP

18—

Turbo S

$270,300 MSRP

19—

Turbo S

$284,300 MSRP

Live inventory

Mercedes-Benz S550 vs Porsche 911 FAQ

Which is better: 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 or 2027 Porsche 911?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 vs 2027 Porsche 911 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 or 2027 Porsche 911?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 starts lower at $96,600. Live Porsche 911 listings start at $113,998.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (96,600).
Which has better horsepower: 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on horsepower in this comparison (701).
Which has better seats: 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 leads on seats in this comparison (5).