The Comparative Analysis :

Chrysler Viper GTS (99 - 02) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 90,300
Chrysler Viper GTS (99 - 02) Chrysler Viper
€ 327,300
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 90,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chrysler Viper is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
48.3
Blueprint Chrysler Viper GTS (99 - 02)
76.2
84.1
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
76.2 in
Width
77.2 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
48.3 in
Height
51.6 in
Blueprint Chrysler Viper GTS (99 - 02)
96.2
175.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
175.1 in
Length
180.7 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Chrysler Viper GTS (99 - 02)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
17.66 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

General

Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
SR
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.983
2
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
379 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Chrysler Viper
379 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
454 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Chrysler Viper
454 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Performance

Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
177 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler Viper

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

▶ REPLAY
8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
8.96 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Chrysler Viper
19 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
423 mi
Range
345 mi
Chrysler Viper
423 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
231.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
272.8 kWh
Chrysler Viper
231.1 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
419 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data