The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

€ 768,000
Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15) Porsche 918 Spyder
€ 238,800
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 768,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
45.9
Blueprint Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15)
76.4
84.3
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
76.4 in
Width
73.9 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
45.9 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15)
107.5
182.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
182.9 in
Length
181.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.26 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

General

Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
918
Generation
R231
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 65 AMG
8-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
8
Cylinders
12
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
875 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Porsche 918 Spyder
875 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
944 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Porsche 918 Spyder
944 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Performance

Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
214 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 918 Spyder

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
4.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
4.41 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Porsche 918 Spyder
76 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1403 mi
Range
402 mi
Porsche 918 Spyder
1403 mi
402 mi
Mercedes SL 65 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).
219.8 kWh
Porsche 918 Spyder
58.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
116 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 918 Spyder
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
331 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
3.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data