The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Porsche Taycan 4S Performance Battery Plus (20 - ..)
€ 327,300

€ 112,100

€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,100
ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 14.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Porsche Taycan 4S.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche Taycan 4S
51.6
77.2
85
54.3
77.4
84.4
77.2 in
Width
77.4 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.4 in
51.6 in
Height
54.3 in
100.8
180.7
114.2
195.4
180.7 in
Length
195.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
114.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche Taycan 4S
4123 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
18.52 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche Taycan 4S
R230
Generation
Y1A
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
2-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche Taycan 4S
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code

3
Valves
0
12
Cylinders
0
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
563 hp
Porsche Taycan 4S
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Porsche Taycan 4S
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche Taycan 4S
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Taycan 4S
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6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
8.99 lb/hp
Porsche Taycan 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche Taycan 4S
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
No data
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
MPGe
Porsche Taycan 4S
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
84 kWh
345 mi
Range
No data
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
mi
Porsche Taycan 4S
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).
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
Porsche Taycan 4S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Porsche Taycan 4S
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data