The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 452,400
€ 80,900
€ 452,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 Carrera GT is 1.9 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 280.
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 280
45.9
75.6
83.5
51.9
71.7
81.7
75.6 in
Width
71.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
45.9 in
Height
51.9 in
107.5
181.6
100.8
179.8
181.6 in
Length
179.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 280
3208 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
19.84 %
General
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 280
980
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 280
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
604 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 280
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
435 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 280
Performance
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 280
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
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5.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
5.31 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
8 mpg
city
17 mpg
20 mpg
highway
34 mpg
24.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
321 mi
Range
529 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
321 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
Environmental Impact
337.2 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).
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).
178.2 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
337.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
397 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
2.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
