The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Chrysler Viper RT/10c (93 - 98)

€ 327,300
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 74,100
 Chrysler Viper RT/10c (93 - 98) Chrysler Viper
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 7.6 inches taller than the Chrysler Viper.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Chrysler Viper
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
44
Blueprint Chrysler Viper RT/10c (93 - 98)
75.7
83.6
77.2 in
Width
75.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.6 in
51.6 in
Height
44 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
Blueprint Chrysler Viper RT/10c (93 - 98)
96.2
175.1
180.7 in
Length
175.1 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
96.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Chrysler Viper
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.17 %
Chrysler Viper RT/10c (93 - 98)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Chrysler Viper
R230
Generation
SR
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 65 AMG Black Series
Chrysler Viper
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
3
Valves
2
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
8 L / 391 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 5150 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
389 hp
Chrysler Viper
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Chrysler Viper

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Chrysler Viper
199 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler Viper

▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
No data
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
 mpg
Chrysler Viper
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
No data
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
 mi
Chrysler Viper
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
No data
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
0 kWh
Chrysler Viper
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
772 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Chrysler Viper
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
408 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data