The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 452,400
€ 123,100
€ 452,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 500
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
182.3
181.6 in
Length
182.3 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 500
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
18.95 %
General
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 500
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 500
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
604 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
435 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 500
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
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5.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
5.31 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
8 mpg
city
19 mpg
20 mpg
highway
34 mpg
24.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
321 mi
Range
449 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
321 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
170.4 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
337.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 500
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
