The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 115,000
Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10) Dodge Viper
€ 123,100
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Viper is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 500
48.6
Blueprint Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10)
75.2
79.3
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
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
Blueprint Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10)
98.8
175.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
175.6 in
Length
182.3 in
98.8 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 500
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
9.7 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 500
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 500
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.927
2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
8.3 L / 406 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
499 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Dodge Viper
499 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
524 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Dodge Viper
524 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 500
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Viper

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

 REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
Dodge Viper
7.16 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Dodge Viper
11 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
7 mpg
city
19 mpg
18 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
206 mi
Range
449 mi
Dodge Viper
206 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
170.4 kWh
Dodge Viper
399.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
787 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 500
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