Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2006 – 2008) vs Porsche 911 Turbo (2006 – 2009): specs compared

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 480 hp. The Porsche 911 Turbo is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 4.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 311 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 10.3 L/100 km against 12.8 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Turbo is the lighter car, from 1,585 kg against 1,825 kg. At 4,534 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 84 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo.

Specification Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse 2006 – 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Porsche 911 Turbo 2006 – 2009
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2006 – 2008 2006 – 2009
Body style — —
Variants 3 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 272 – 517 hp 480 hp
Torque 350 – 830 Nm 620 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.5 – 6.6 s 3.7 – 3.9 s
Top speed 250 km/h 311 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.3 – 13.9 L/100 km 12.8 – 13.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,534 mm 4,450 mm
Width 1,826 mm 1,852 mm
Height 1,290 – 1,318 mm 1,300 mm
Wheelbase 2,560 mm 2,350 mm
Curb weight 1,825 – 2,045 kg 1,585 – 1,620 kg

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