The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper GTS (97 - 99) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 87,900
€ 248,100
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 248,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Chrysler Viper is 21.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 7.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
48.3
76.2
84.1
56
75.3
83
76.2 in
Width
75.3 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
48.3 in
Height
56 in
96.2
176.7
115.9
198.6
176.7 in
Length
198.6 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
1422 lb
29.52 %
General
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
SR
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.980

2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
405 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chrysler Viper
405 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
465 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Chrysler Viper
465 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
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8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.76 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
8.38 lb/hp
7.76 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Chrysler Viper
12 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
7 mpg
city
14 mpg
19 mpg
highway
27 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
221 mi
Range
418 mi
Chrysler Viper
221 mi
418 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Environmental Impact
382.7 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).
225.5 kWh
Chrysler Viper
382.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
419 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft






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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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