The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé PDK (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 154,100

€ 327,300

€ 154,100
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 Turbo Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
51.2
72.9
80.8
51.6
77.2
85
72.9 in
Width
77.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
51.2 in
Height
51.6 in
92.5
175.2
100.8
180.7
175.2 in
Length
180.7 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.7 %

General
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
997
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
493 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
493 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
479 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
479 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
194 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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7.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
7.47 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
21 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
14 mpg
city
No data
29 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
365 mi
Range
345 mi
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
365 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
216 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 Turbo Coupé
216 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
639 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data