The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 115,000
€ 97,800
€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 400
48.6
75.2
79.3
51.8
73.9
82.6
75.2 in
Width
73.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
48.6 in
Height
51.8 in
98.8
175.6
101.8
181.8
175.6 in
Length
181.8 in
98.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 400
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.29 %
General
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 400
SR
Generation
R231
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 400
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.825
2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
8.3 L / 406 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
499 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Dodge Viper
499 hp
328 hp
Mercedes SL 400
524 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dodge Viper
524 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 400
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Dodge Viper
7.16 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Dodge Viper
11 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
7 mpg
city
24 mpg
18 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
206 mi
Range
553 mi
Dodge Viper
206 mi
553 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Dodge Viper
399.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
787 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
395 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
