Porsche 928 GT (1989 – 1991) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1989 – 1995): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 394 hp against 330 hp. The Porsche 928 GT has the higher top speed: 274 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the lighter car, from 1,650 kg against 1,714 kg. At 4,521 mm, the Porsche 928 GT is 51 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Porsche
928 GT
1989 – 1991
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1989 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1991 | 1989 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 330 hp | 190 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 260 – 570 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 6.1 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 229 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.0 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,262 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,714 kg | 1,650 – 1,980 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.