The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 GT3 (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 121,800
€ 119,600
€ 121,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 GT3 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 23.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes CL 500
50.4
71.2
79.1
55.8
73.7
83.9
71.2 in
Width
73.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
50.4 in
Height
55.8 in
92.7
175.8
116.3
199.4
175.8 in
Length
199.4 in
92.7 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes CL 500
3241 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
1268 lb
28.12 %
General
Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes CL 500
997
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes CL 500
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
429 hp
at 7600 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche 911 GT3
429 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
317 lb‑ft
at 6250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Porsche 911 GT3
317 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes CL 500
194 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 GT3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
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7.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 lb/hp
Porsche 911 GT3
7.55 lb/hp
11.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Porsche 911 GT3
18 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
27 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
325 mi
Range
462 mi
Porsche 911 GT3
325 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
229.2 kWh
Porsche 911 GT3
242.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
488 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
463 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
