The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 768,000
 Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15) Porsche 918 Spyder
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 768,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.8 inches taller than the Porsche 918 Spyder.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche 918 Spyder
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
45.9
Blueprint Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15)
76.4
84.3
73.9 in
Width
76.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
51.8 in
Height
45.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15)
107.5
182.9
181.8 in
Length
182.9 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche 918 Spyder
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.26 %
Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche 918 Spyder
R231
Generation
918
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche 918 Spyder
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
875 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
875 hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
944 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
944 lb‑ft
Porsche 918 Spyder

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche 918 Spyder
155 mph
Maximum Speed
214 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

118 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 918 Spyder

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
4.41 lb/hp
Porsche 918 Spyder

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche 918 Spyder
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
76 mpg
Porsche 918 Spyder
14 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
1403 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
402 mi
1403 mi
Porsche 918 Spyder
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
58.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
58.7 kWh
Porsche 918 Spyder
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Porsche 918 Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
331 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data