The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06)
€ 225,600
€ 452,400
€ 225,600
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 considerably. The Mercedes SL 65 AMG is 0.6 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Porsche Carrera GT.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
51
71.7
81.7
45.9
75.6
83.5
71.7 in
Width
75.6 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
51 in
Height
45.9 in
100.8
181
107.5
181.6
181 in
Length
181.6 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb
Weight Difference:
1466 lb
31.37 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
R230
Generation
980
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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
Porsche Carrera GT
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.7 L / 279 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 hp
604 hp
Porsche Carrera GT
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
435 lb‑ft
Porsche Carrera GT
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
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7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.31 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
5.31 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
13 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
11 mpg
city
8 mpg
25 mpg
highway
20 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.3 gal
355 mi
Range
321 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
321 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
Environmental Impact
265.2 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 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
337.2 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche Carrera GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
397 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
