The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 452,400
€ 95,900
€ 452,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Porsche Carrera GT is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 350.
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350
45.9
75.6
83.5
51.8
73.9
82.6
75.6 in
Width
73.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
45.9 in
Height
51.8 in
107.5
181.6
101.8
181.8
181.6 in
Length
181.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.65 %
General
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350
980
Generation
R231
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 350
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.954
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
604 hp
302 hp
Mercedes SL 350
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
435 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350
Performance
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350
▶ REPLAY
5.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
5.31 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
8 mpg
city
25 mpg
20 mpg
highway
44 mpg
24.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
321 mi
Range
594 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
321 mi
594 mi
Mercedes SL 350
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).
128.7 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
337.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
397 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
2.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
