Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1991 – 1994) vs Panoz Roadster (1992 – 1995): specs compared
The Panoz Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 430 hp against 408 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 6.0 s. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 225 km/h.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1991 – 1994
|
Panoz
Roadster
1992 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1994 | 1992 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 408 hp | 430 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 580 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 12.7 s | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.7 – 15.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,105 – 5,212 mm | — |
| Width | 1,887 mm | — |
| Height | 1,491 – 1,496 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 3,040 – 3,139 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 1,890 – 2,230 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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