The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé PDK (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
€ 89,000

€ 186,800

€ 89,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 186,800
ⓘ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 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé is 8 inches shorter, 5.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
51.6
71.2
79.1
49.7
76.3
90.4
71.2 in
Width
76.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
51.6 in
Height
49.7 in
92.5
174.6
105.5
182.6
174.6 in
Length
182.6 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.33 %

General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
997
Generation
C197
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Code
M 159.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
340 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
288 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
178 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
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9.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
9.86 lb/hp
6.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
24 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
25 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
406 mi
Range
400 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
406 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
250.1 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
185.7 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
529 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft




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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data