The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06)
€ 82,600
€ 452,400
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 452,400
ⓘ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 300 is 1.9 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Porsche Carrera GT.
Mercedes SL 300
Porsche Carrera GT
51.9
71.7
81.7
45.9
75.6
83.5
71.7 in
Width
75.6 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
51.9 in
Height
45.9 in
100.8
179.8
107.5
181.6
179.8 in
Length
181.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 300
Porsche Carrera GT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
19.84 %
General
Mercedes SL 300
Porsche Carrera GT
R230
Generation
980
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 300
Porsche Carrera GT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.7 L / 279 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
228 hp
604 hp
Porsche Carrera GT
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
221 lb‑ft
435 lb‑ft
Porsche Carrera GT
Performance
Mercedes SL 300
Porsche Carrera GT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.31 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
17.55 lb/hp
5.31 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 300
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
25 mpg
13 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
17 mpg
city
8 mpg
35 mpg
highway
20 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.3 gal
534 mi
Range
321 mi
Mercedes SL 300
534 mi
321 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
337.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
176.2 kWh
337.2 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 300
Porsche Carrera GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
397 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
