The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
€ 452,400
€ 195,200
€ 452,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche Carrera GT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster.
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
45.9
75.6
83.5
49.6
76.3
90.4
75.6 in
Width
76.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
45.9 in
Height
49.6 in
107.5
181.6
105.5
182.6
181.6 in
Length
182.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.13 %
General
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
980
Generation
R197
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
604 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
435 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Performance
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
205 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
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5.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
5.31 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
8 mpg
city
12 mpg
20 mpg
highway
25 mpg
24.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
321 mi
Range
400 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
321 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
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).
250.1 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
337.2 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Carrera GT
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
397 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
2.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
