The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) vs. Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06)
€ 213,000
€ 452,400
€ 213,000
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 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.7 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Porsche Carrera GT.
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche Carrera GT
49.6
76.3
90.4
45.9
75.6
83.5
76.3 in
Width
75.6 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
49.6 in
Height
45.9 in
105.5
182.6
107.5
181.6
182.6 in
Length
181.6 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche Carrera GT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.13 %
General
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche Carrera GT
R197
Generation
980
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche Carrera GT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
M 159.980
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
5.7 L / 279 cu in
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
583 hp
604 hp
Porsche Carrera GT
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
479 lb‑ft
435 lb‑ft
Porsche Carrera GT
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche Carrera GT
199 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
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6.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.31 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
6.56 lb/hp
5.31 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
18 mpg
13 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
12 mpg
city
8 mpg
25 mpg
highway
20 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.3 gal
400 mi
Range
321 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
400 mi
321 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
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).
337.2 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
250.1 kWh
337.2 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Porsche Carrera GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
397 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
