The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06)
€ 160,600
€ 452,400
€ 160,600
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 slightly. The Mercedes SL 63 AMG is 0.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Porsche Carrera GT.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
51.8
73.9
82.6
45.9
75.6
83.5
73.9 in
Width
75.6 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
51.8 in
Height
45.9 in
101.8
181.8
107.5
181.6
181.8 in
Length
181.6 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
21.14 %
General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
R231
Generation
980
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.7 L / 279 cu in
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
530 hp
604 hp
Porsche Carrera GT
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
435 lb‑ft
Porsche Carrera GT
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
▶ REPLAY
7.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.31 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
7.68 lb/hp
5.31 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
13 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
17 mpg
city
8 mpg
31 mpg
highway
20 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.3 gal
471 mi
Range
321 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
471 mi
321 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
337.2 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
397 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
