Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1998 – 2001) vs Porsche 911 GT3 (1999 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 394 hp against 360 hp. The Porsche 911 GT3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 303 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 12.9 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 GT3 is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,715 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1998 – 2001
|
Porsche
911 GT3
1999 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1999 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 394 hp | 360 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 570 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 9.7 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 232 – 250 km/h | 303 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 15.5 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,470 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,715 – 1,955 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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