2020 Porsche 911 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450
The Porsche 911 is arguably the most iconic of the automaker's models. Each time a new model year of the Porsche 911 arrives at the Porsche Delaware showroom, our state’s only Porsche dealership, it is a cause for celebration. A comparison of the 2020 Porsche 911 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 will give people shopping for their next, or first, luxury platform a couple of interesting options to consider. The 2020 Porsche 911 is the embodiment of the manufacturer’s design philosophy for its lineup of roadsters. A Porsche Delaware customer interested in the 911 will be getting a lightweight, fast and agile automobile that is just as comfortable on the Autobahn as it is commuting to the office. Customers can start the pre-ordering process today by calling, 833-213-0717.
Obviously, the chief difference between the 2020 Porsche 911 and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 is going to be the number of doors. The 911 is the epitome of a sports coupe in every sense of the term and the Mercedes-Benz S 450, is a fine vehicle in its own right, it’s just a statelier, if not sedate sedan. Independent online reviews have praised the 2020 Porsche 911, which is available four variants (Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S), for its superb handling while still being comfortable to drive and practical for daily driving. Those same experts chided the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class not being, ‘...as engaging to drive as some rivals.’ Furthermore, the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S models denote an available all-wheel-drive system.
2020 Porsche 911 |
Vs. |
2020 M-B S 450 |
| Turbo., 3.0-L, Flat 6-Cyl. | Engine | Turbo., 3.0-L, V-6 |
| 379/332 | Horsepower/Torque | 362/369 |
| Eight-speed automatic | Transmission | Nine-speed automatic |
| 18/24 | Fuel Economy | 19/28 |
Performance Specs
No discussion of a Porsche roadster can be complete without talking about what is under the hood. The Carrera and Carrera 4 models employ a turbocharged 3.0-liter, flat six-cylinder engine that is attached to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It will make 379 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque. Both the Carrera S and Carrera 4S use an up-tuned version of the same engine that will make 443 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S 450 uses a turbocharged, 3.0-liter, V-6 engine of its own that will make slightly more power. However, the Porsche 911 is able to accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in as little as 3.3 seconds, when equipped with the Sport Plus package. The Mercedes Benz S 450 will hit 60 mph in just under 5.5 seconds.
