Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2008 – 2011) vs Porsche 911 Turbo (2009 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 525 hp against 500 hp. The Porsche 911 Turbo is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 312 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.4 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,570 kg against 1,960 kg. At 4,534 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is 84 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2008 – 2011
|
Porsche
911 Turbo
2009 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2009 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 525 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 649 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 3.6 – 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 311 – 312 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.1 L/100 km | 11.4 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,960 kg | 1,570 – 1,595 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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