The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper GTS (97 - 99) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13)
€ 87,900
€ 249,900
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 249,900
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
48.3
76.2
84.1
49.7
77.4
90.4
76.2 in
Width
77.4 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
48.3 in
Height
49.7 in
96.2
176.7
105.5
182.6
176.7 in
Length
182.6 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.22 %
General
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
SR
Generation
C197
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series 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
405 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
622 hp
at 7400 rpm
Chrysler Viper
405 hp
622 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
465 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
468 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Chrysler Viper
465 lb‑ft
468 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
177 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.76 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
8.38 lb/hp
5.76 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Chrysler Viper
12 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
7 mpg
city
No data
19 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
221 mi
Range
385 mi
Chrysler Viper
221 mi
385 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series 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).
259.6 kWh
Chrysler Viper
382.7 kWh
259.6 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
419 lb
Maximum Payload
683 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
