The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10)
€ 99,300

€ 115,000

€ 99,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 400 is 17.2 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 8.1 cm taller than the Dodge Viper.
Mercedes SL 400
Dodge Viper
1315
1877
2099
1234
1911
2015
1877 mm
Width
1911 mm
2099 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1315 mm
Height
1234 mm
2585
4631
2510
4459
4631 mm
Length
4459 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2510 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Dodge Viper
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1621 kg
2115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
6.57 %

General
Mercedes SL 400
Dodge Viper
R231
Generation
SR
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Dodge Viper
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
10
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
8285 CC
362 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
499 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 bhp
499 bhp
Dodge Viper
500 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
711 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
500 NM
711 NM
Dodge Viper
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Dodge Viper
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Viper
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4.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 400
4.79 kg/bhp
3.25 kg/bhp
Dodge Viper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Dodge Viper
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
37 mpg
13 mpg
Dodge Viper
27 mpg
city
8 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
21 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
524 mi
Range
206 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
206 mi
Dodge Viper
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
399.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
145.8 kWh
399.8 kWh
Dodge Viper
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Dodge Viper
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
380 kg
Maximum Payload
179 kg
504 L
Boot Capacity
200 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data