Porsche 911 Turbo (2000 – 2006) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Turbo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 394 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 306 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 Turbo is the lighter car, from 1,540 kg against 1,715 kg. The Porsche 911 Turbo dates from 2000 – 2006, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse from 1998 – 2001.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Turbo
2000 – 2006
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2006 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 204 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 270 – 570 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 – 4.9 s | 6.1 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 298 – 306 km/h | 232 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.9 – 13.9 L/100 km | 10.7 – 15.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,540 – 1,585 kg | 1,715 – 1,955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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