Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2006 – 2008) vs Porsche 911 Turbo (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 480 hp. The Porsche 911 Turbo is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 4.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 311 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 10.3 L/100 km against 12.8 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Turbo is the lighter car, from 1,585 kg against 1,825 kg. At 4,534 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 84 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2006 – 2008
|
Porsche
911 Turbo
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2008 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 272 – 517 hp | 480 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 830 Nm | 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 – 6.6 s | 3.7 – 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 311 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.3 – 13.9 L/100 km | 12.8 – 13.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,290 – 1,318 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,825 – 2,045 kg | 1,585 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.