Dodge Viper (2012 – 2017) vs Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Dodge Viper is the more powerful of the two, with up to 650 hp against 630 hp. It has the higher top speed: 325 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 9.9 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. The Dodge Viper is the lighter car, from 1,521 kg against 1,845 kg. At 4,618 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is 155 mm longer than the Dodge Viper.
| Specification |
Dodge
Viper
2012 – 2017
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2017 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 649 hp | 537 – 630 hp |
| Torque | 813 Nm | 800 – 1,001 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.0 – 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 325 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.7 L/100 km | 9.9 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 mm | 4,618 mm |
| Width | 1,941 mm | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,247 mm | 1,316 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,586 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,521 kg | 1,845 – 1,950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.