The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (11 - 12)

€ 327,300
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 178,600
 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (11 - 12) Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 178,600

ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
50.4
Blueprint Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (11 - 12)
72.9
80.8
77.2 in
Width
72.9 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
51.6 in
Height
50.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
Blueprint Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (11 - 12)
92.7
175.6
180.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
92.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
959 lb
23.26 %
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (11 - 12)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
R230
Generation
997
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 8250 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
493 hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
199 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.42 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
6.42 lb/hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
17 mpg
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
302 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
302 mi
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
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).
261.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
261.5 kWh
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data