The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper RT/10c (93 - 98) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 74,100

€ 327,300

€ 74,100
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 14.1 cm shorter, 3.6 cm narrower and 19.3 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
1117
1924
2124
1310
1960
2160
1924 mm
Width
1960 mm
2124 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2160 mm
1117 mm
Height
1310 mm
2444
4448
2560
4589
4448 mm
Length
4589 mm
2444 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1870 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
14.17 %

General
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
SR
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.983

2
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
7994 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
389 bhp
at 5150 rpm
Power
661 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Chrysler Viper
389 bhp
661 bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
620 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2200 rpm
Chrysler Viper
620 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
165 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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4.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.83 kg/bhp
Chrysler Viper
4.13 kg/bhp
2.83 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
20 mpg
Chrysler Viper
mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
No data
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
83 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
No data
Range
345 mi
Chrysler Viper
mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
272.8 kWh
Chrysler Viper
0 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
480 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
185 kg
Maximum Payload
230 kg
334 L
Boot Capacity
210 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data