The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15)
€ 99,300
€ 768,000
€ 99,300
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 400 is 0.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.8 inches taller than the Porsche 918 Spyder.
Mercedes SL 400
Porsche 918 Spyder
51.8
73.9
82.6
45.9
76.4
84.3
73.9 in
Width
76.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
51.8 in
Height
45.9 in
101.8
182.3
107.5
182.9
182.3 in
Length
182.9 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Porsche 918 Spyder
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
Porsche 918 Spyder
R231
Generation
918
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Porsche 918 Spyder
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
875 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 hp
875 hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
944 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
369 lb‑ft
944 lb‑ft
Porsche 918 Spyder
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Porsche 918 Spyder
155 mph
Maximum Speed
214 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 918 Spyder
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
10.57 lb/hp
4.41 lb/hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Porsche 918 Spyder
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
31 mpg
76 mpg
Porsche 918 Spyder
22 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
1403 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
1403 mi
Porsche 918 Spyder
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).
58.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
145.8 kWh
58.7 kWh
Porsche 918 Spyder
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Porsche 918 Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
331 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
