The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 115,000
€ 82,600
€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Viper is 4.2 inches shorter, 3.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 300.
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 300
48.6
75.2
79.3
51.9
71.7
81.7
75.2 in
Width
71.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
48.6 in
Height
51.9 in
98.8
175.6
100.8
179.8
175.6 in
Length
179.8 in
98.8 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 300
3574 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
10.7 %
General
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 300
SR
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 300
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.949
2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
8.3 L / 406 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
499 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Viper
499 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 300
524 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Dodge Viper
524 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 300
Performance
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 300
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Dodge Viper
7.16 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Dodge Viper
11 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
7 mpg
city
17 mpg
18 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
206 mi
Range
534 mi
Dodge Viper
206 mi
534 mi
Mercedes SL 300
Environmental Impact
399.8 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).
176.2 kWh
Dodge Viper
399.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
787 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 300
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
395 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
