Porsche 911 Carrera (1964 – 1973) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1963 – 1971): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 195 hp against 190 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 200 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,020 kg against 1,295 kg. At 4,305 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 142 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera
1964 – 1973
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1963 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1964 – 1973 | 1963 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 190 hp | 150 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 217 Nm | 216 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 8.7 s | 9.1 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 211 – 232 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,163 mm | 4,305 mm |
| Width | 1,610 – 1,613 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,308 – 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,210 – 2,268 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,020 – 1,080 kg | 1,295 – 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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