The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper GTS (99 - 02) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
€ 90,300
€ 186,800
€ 90,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 186,800
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
48.3
76.2
84.1
49.7
76.3
90.4
76.2 in
Width
76.3 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
48.3 in
Height
49.7 in
96.2
175.1
105.5
182.6
175.1 in
Length
182.6 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.15 %
General
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
SR
Generation
C197
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Code
M 159.980

2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
379 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Chrysler Viper
379 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
454 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Chrysler Viper
454 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
177 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
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8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
8.96 lb/hp
6.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Chrysler Viper
19 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
423 mi
Range
400 mi
Chrysler Viper
423 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
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).
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).
250.1 kWh
Chrysler Viper
231.1 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
419 lb
Maximum Payload
529 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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