The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10)
€ 150,100
€ 115,000
€ 150,100
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 600 is 4.2 inches longer, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Dodge Viper.
Mercedes SL 600
Dodge Viper
51.1
71.7
81.7
48.6
75.2
79.3
71.7 in
Width
75.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
51.1 in
Height
48.6 in
100.8
179.8
98.8
175.6
179.8 in
Length
175.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 600
Dodge Viper
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
935 lb
20.74 %
General
Mercedes SL 600
Dodge Viper
R230
Generation
SR
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 600
Dodge Viper
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.954
Engine Code
3
Valves
2
12
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
8.3 L / 406 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
499 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes SL 600
510 hp
499 hp
Dodge Viper
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
524 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes SL 600
612 lb‑ft
524 lb‑ft
Dodge Viper
Performance
Mercedes SL 600
Dodge Viper
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 600
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Viper
▶ REPLAY
8.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 600
8.84 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Dodge Viper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 600
Dodge Viper
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
11 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
17 mpg
11 mpg
Dodge Viper
11 mpg
city
7 mpg
25 mpg
highway
18 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
206 mi
Mercedes SL 600
358 mi
206 mi
Dodge Viper
Environmental Impact
263.3 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 600
263.3 kWh
399.8 kWh
Dodge Viper
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
787 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 600
Dodge Viper
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
395 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
