The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 768,000
€ 149,000
€ 768,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
45.9
76.4
84.3
51
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 in
107.5
182.9
100.8
181
182.9 in
Length
181 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.17 %
General
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
918
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
8-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
875 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Porsche 918 Spyder
875 hp
518 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
944 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Porsche 918 Spyder
944 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
214 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 918 Spyder
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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4.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
4.41 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Porsche 918 Spyder
76 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1403 mi
Range
358 mi
Porsche 918 Spyder
1403 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
263.3 kWh
Porsche 918 Spyder
58.7 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
116 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
331 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
3.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
