Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2016 – 2018) vs Porsche 911 Turbo S (2016 – 2020): specs compared

The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 630 hp against 580 hp. The Porsche 911 Turbo S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 2.9 s against 4.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 330 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.1 L/100 km against 11.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,600 kg against 1,950 kg. At 4,630 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is 124 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo S.

Specification Mercedes-Benz SL AMG Mercedes-Benz SL AMG 2016 – 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Porsche 911 Turbo S 2016 – 2020
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2016 – 2018 2016 – 2020
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 630 hp 580 hp
Torque 1,000 Nm 700 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.0 s 2.9 s
Top speed 249 km/h 330 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.9 L/100 km 9.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,630 mm 4,506 mm
Width 1,877 mm 1,880 mm
Height 1,316 mm 1,298 mm
Wheelbase 2,586 mm 2,451 mm
Curb weight 1,950 kg 1,600 kg

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