Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2012 – 2016) vs Porsche 911 Carrera S (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 435 hp against 400 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 304 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Carrera S is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,585 kg. At 4,613 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 122 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera S.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2012 – 2016
|
Porsche
911 Carrera S
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 306 – 435 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 700 Nm | 441 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 5.9 s | 4.3 – 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 303 – 304 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 9.0 L/100 km | 8.7 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,313 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,586 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,585 – 1,685 kg | 1,395 – 1,415 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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