The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 768,000
€ 111,100
€ 768,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche 918 Spyder is 3.1 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 500
45.9
76.4
84.3
51.1
71.7
81.7
76.4 in
Width
71.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
45.9 in
Height
51.1 in
107.5
182.9
100.8
179.8
182.9 in
Length
179.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 500
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.38 %
General
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 500
918
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 500
8-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.965
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
875 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche 918 Spyder
875 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
944 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Porsche 918 Spyder
944 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 500
214 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 918 Spyder
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
▶ REPLAY
4.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
4.41 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Porsche 918 Spyder
76 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1403 mi
Range
418 mi
Porsche 918 Spyder
1403 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
58.7 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).
225.5 kWh
Porsche 918 Spyder
58.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
116 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
331 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
3.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
