The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 452,400
€ 97,800
€ 452,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Porsche Carrera GT is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 400
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 400
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.89 %
General
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 400
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 400
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
604 hp
328 hp
Mercedes SL 400
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
435 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 400
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
5.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
5.31 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
8 mpg
city
24 mpg
20 mpg
highway
40 mpg
24.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
321 mi
Range
553 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
321 mi
553 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
337.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 400
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
