The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15)
€ 80,900
€ 768,000
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 768,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 280 is 3.1 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Porsche 918 Spyder.
Mercedes SL 280
Porsche 918 Spyder
51.9
71.7
81.7
45.9
76.4
84.3
71.7 in
Width
76.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
51.9 in
Height
45.9 in
100.8
179.8
107.5
182.9
179.8 in
Length
182.9 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 280
Porsche 918 Spyder
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.57 %
General
Mercedes SL 280
Porsche 918 Spyder
R230
Generation
918
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 280
Porsche 918 Spyder
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
875 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
228 hp
875 hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
944 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
221 lb‑ft
944 lb‑ft
Porsche 918 Spyder
Performance
Mercedes SL 280
Porsche 918 Spyder
155 mph
Maximum Speed
214 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 918 Spyder
▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
17.55 lb/hp
4.41 lb/hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 280
Porsche 918 Spyder
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
25 mpg
76 mpg
Porsche 918 Spyder
17 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
529 mi
Range
1403 mi
Mercedes SL 280
529 mi
1403 mi
Porsche 918 Spyder
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
58.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
178.2 kWh
58.7 kWh
Porsche 918 Spyder
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 280
Porsche 918 Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
331 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
