The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Speedster PDK (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

€ 201,700
Porsche 911 Speedster PDK (10 - 12) Porsche 911 Speedster
€ 240,200
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 201,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Porsche 911 Speedster is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
50.6
Blueprint Porsche 911 Speedster PDK (10 - 12)
72.9
80.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
73.9
82.6
72.9 in
Width
73.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
50.6 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 Speedster PDK (10 - 12)
92.5
174.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
174.8 in
Length
182.4 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Porsche 911 Speedster PDK (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
17.19 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

General

Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
997
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
402 hp
at 7300 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Porsche 911 Speedster
402 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
310 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Porsche 911 Speedster
310 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Performance

Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Speedster

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Speedster
8.86 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Porsche 911 Speedster
23 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
391 mi
Porsche 911 Speedster
386 mi
391 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
225.5 kWh
Porsche 911 Speedster
195.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 Speedster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
672 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data