The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
€ 452,400
€ 162,000
€ 452,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 162,000
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
45.9
75.6
83.5
51.2
73.9
82.6
75.6 in
Width
73.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
45.9 in
Height
51.2 in
107.5
181.6
101.8
182.4
181.6 in
Length
182.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3208 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
21.14 %
General
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
980
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
604 hp
577 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
435 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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5.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.05 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
5.31 lb/hp
7.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
8 mpg
city
17 mpg
20 mpg
highway
31 mpg
24.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
321 mi
Range
475 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
321 mi
475 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
185.7 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
337.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
397 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
2.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
