The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 GT3 (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 121,800
Porsche 911 GT3 (09 - 11) Porsche 911 GT3
€ 327,300
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 121,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Porsche 911 GT3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
50.4
Blueprint Porsche 911 GT3 (09 - 11)
71.2
79.1
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
71.2 in
Width
77.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
50.4 in
Height
51.6 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 GT3 (09 - 11)
92.7
175.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
175.8 in
Length
180.7 in
92.7 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3241 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Porsche 911 GT3 (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
882 lb
21.39 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

General

Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
997
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
429 hp
at 7600 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Porsche 911 GT3
429 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
317 lb‑ft
at 6250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Porsche 911 GT3
317 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Performance

Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
194 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 GT3

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

▶ REPLAY
7.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Porsche 911 GT3
7.55 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Porsche 911 GT3
18 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
12 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
325 mi
Range
345 mi
Porsche 911 GT3
325 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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).
272.8 kWh
Porsche 911 GT3
242.5 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
488 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 GT3
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data