Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Porsche 718

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Porsche 718. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.77 Crore and Porsche 718 price is Rs. 1.48 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Porsche 718 is available in 1988 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

S-Class vs 718 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	S-Class	718
Price	Rs. 1.77 Crore	Rs. 1.48 Crore
Engine Capacity	2925 cc	1988 cc
Power	282 bhp	295 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Rs. 1.77 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Porsche 718

Cayman

Rs. 1.48 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Porsche 718

Cayman

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	275
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.4	4.9
Engine	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1988 cc, 4 Cylinders Flat, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6	MA2.20 Turbocharged Flat-4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm	295 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm	380 Nm @ 2150 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-Link with Air Springs	McPherson Spring-Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs	McPherson Spring-Strut
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	R19	235 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	R19	265 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning		Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention		Optional
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats		Optional
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, seat height up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim	Black, Agate Grey
Rear Armrest	With Audio controls & Cup holder	Not Applicable
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Remote Operated
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	Bi-Xenon Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Optional
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.8
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System		Optional
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Nautic Blue	Black
	Onyx Black	Gentian Blue Metallic
	High Tech Silver	Jet Black Metallic
	Diamond White Bright	Agate Grey Metallic
		Aventurine Green Metallic
		Guards Red
		GT Silver Metallic
		White
		Racing Yellow

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S-Class vs 718 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Porsche 718?

Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.77 Crore and Porsche 718 price is Rs. 1.48 Crore. Hence Porsche 718 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of S-Class compared to 718?

For the S 350d variant, 2925 cc Diesel engine of S-Class produces 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm of power and 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm of torque. For the Cayman variant, 1988 cc Petrol engine of 718 produces 295 bhp @ 6500 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 2150 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Porsche 718

Length (mm)	5289	4379
Width (mm)	1954	1801
Height (mm)	1503	1295
Wheelbase (mm)	3216	2475
Kerb Weight (kg)		1365

Doors (Doors)	4	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	2
No of Rows (Rows)	2	1
Bootspace (litres)		272
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	65	54

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car		Optional
Check Vehicle Status via App		Optional
Geo-fence		Optional
Emergency Call		Optional
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		Optional
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		Optional
Alexa Compatibility		Optional

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	60000