Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SvsMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 Coupe (F)

2.3 S

190 hp2341 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973
VS

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1971

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 SMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
209Nm154lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,075kg2,370lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
93.8s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
72.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
8.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
608km378mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,341cc143cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,147mm163in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,610mm63in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,271mm89in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,372mm54in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,354mm53in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
150mm6in
-
Max trunk volume
200L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
62L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S6,500 rpm5,200 rpm7,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 SMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
8.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
72.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
16.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
136 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 has 10 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
209 Nm
154 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 has more power, Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 2.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 2.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
608 km
378 mi
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 SMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
209 Nm
154 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
9.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
608 km
378 mi
631 km
392 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S

  • Is 495 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 77 Nm more
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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