The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) vs. Chrysler Viper GTS (97 - 99)
€ 125,000
€ 87,900
€ 125,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes S 500 Coupé is 21.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Chrysler Viper.
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
55.6
74.8
83
48.3
76.2
84.1
74.8 in
Width
76.2 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
55.6 in
Height
48.3 in
115.9
197.9
96.2
176.7
197.9 in
Length
176.7 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
96.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
4475 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
1080 lb
24.13 %
General
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
C217
Generation
SR
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
10
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
8 L / 391 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
405 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
449 hp
405 hp
Chrysler Viper
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Chrysler Viper
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
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9.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
9.97 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
12 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
28 mpg
12 mpg
Chrysler Viper
20 mpg
city
7 mpg
37 mpg
highway
19 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
599 mi
Range
221 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
599 mi
221 mi
Chrysler Viper
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
382.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
157.2 kWh
382.7 kWh
Chrysler Viper
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Chrysler Viper
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
419 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
