The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 452,400
€ 87,500
€ 452,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 350 Sportmotor.
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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 350 Sportmotor
3208 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
20.28 %
General
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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 350 Sportmotor
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.968
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
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
604 hp
312 hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
435 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Performance
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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5.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
5.31 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
8 mpg
city
16 mpg
20 mpg
highway
32 mpg
24.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
321 mi
Range
502 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
321 mi
502 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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).
187.5 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
337.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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
