The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 452,400
€ 225,600
€ 452,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
45.9
75.6
83.5
51
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 in
107.5
181.6
100.8
181
181.6 in
Length
181 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3208 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
1466 lb
31.37 %
General
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
980
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
604 hp
604 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
435 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
5.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
5.31 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
8 mpg
city
11 mpg
20 mpg
highway
25 mpg
24.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
321 mi
Range
355 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
321 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 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).
265.2 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
337.2 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
397 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
2.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
