The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) vs. Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15)
€ 213,000

€ 768,000

€ 213,000
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 slightly. The Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT is 0.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Porsche 918 Spyder.
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche 918 Spyder
49.6
76.3
90.4
45.9
76.4
84.3
76.3 in
Width
76.4 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
49.6 in
Height
45.9 in
105.5
182.6
107.5
182.9
182.6 in
Length
182.9 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche 918 Spyder
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %

General
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche 918 Spyder
R197
Generation
918
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche 918 Spyder
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
M 159.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
875 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
583 hp
875 hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
944 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
479 lb‑ft
944 lb‑ft
Porsche 918 Spyder
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche 918 Spyder
199 mph
Maximum Speed
214 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 918 Spyder
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6.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.41 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
6.56 lb/hp
4.41 lb/hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche 918 Spyder
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
18 mpg
76 mpg
Porsche 918 Spyder
12 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
1403 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
400 mi
1403 mi
Porsche 918 Spyder
Environmental Impact
250.1 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).
58.7 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
250.1 kWh
58.7 kWh
Porsche 918 Spyder
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche 918 Spyder
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
331 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data