Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1995 – 1998) vs Porsche 911 Turbo (1995 – 1997): specs compared

The Porsche 911 Turbo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 408 hp against 394 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 290 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 12.0 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Turbo is the lighter car, from 1,500 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,470 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 226 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo.

Specification Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 1995 – 1998 Porsche 911 Turbo Porsche 911 Turbo 1995 – 1997
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1995 – 1998 1995 – 1997
Body style — —
Variants 4 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 193 – 394 hp 408 hp
Torque 270 – 570 Nm 540 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.1 – 9.3 s 4.5 s
Top speed 230 – 250 km/h 290 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 12.0 – 15.5 L/100 km 15.7 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,470 mm 4,244 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,796 mm
Height 1,290 mm 1,316 mm
Wheelbase 2,520 mm 2,271 mm
Curb weight 1,730 – 1,950 kg 1,500 kg

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