The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Speedster PDK (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 201,700
€ 150,100
€ 201,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Porsche 911 Speedster is 5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 600.
Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 600
50.6
72.9
80.8
51.1
71.7
81.7
72.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
50.6 in
Height
51.1 in
92.5
174.8
100.8
179.8
174.8 in
Length
179.8 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 600
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
948 lb
21.03 %
General
Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 600
997
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 600
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 275.954
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
402 hp
at 7300 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Porsche 911 Speedster
402 hp
510 hp
Mercedes SL 600
310 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Porsche 911 Speedster
310 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 600
Performance
Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 600
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Speedster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 600
▶ REPLAY
8.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Speedster
8.86 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Porsche 911 Speedster
23 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
32 mpg
highway
25 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
386 mi
Range
358 mi
Porsche 911 Speedster
386 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 600
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
263.3 kWh
Porsche 911 Speedster
195.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 600
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
672 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
