The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 178,600
€ 327,300
€ 178,600
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 RS 4.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
50.4
72.9
80.8
51.6
77.2
85
72.9 in
Width
77.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
50.4 in
Height
51.6 in
92.7
175.6
100.8
180.7
175.6 in
Length
180.7 in
92.7 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3164 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
959 lb
23.26 %
General
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
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 RS 4.0
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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
493 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
493 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
339 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
339 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
193 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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6.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
6.42 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
17 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
12 mpg
city
No data
24 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
302 mi
Range
345 mi
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
302 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
261.5 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).
272.8 kWh
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
261.5 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
