The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
€ 115,000

€ 238,800

€ 115,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800
ⓘ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 65 AMG.
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
3574 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
725 lb
16.86 %

General
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981

2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
8.3 L / 406 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
499 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Dodge Viper
499 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
524 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Dodge Viper
524 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Dodge Viper
7.16 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Dodge Viper
11 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7 mpg
city
14 mpg
18 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
206 mi
Range
402 mi
Dodge Viper
206 mi
402 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
219.8 kWh
Dodge Viper
399.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
787 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Viper
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
395 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data