Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG (2012 – 2016) vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (2012 – 2018): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 421 hp against 400 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 299 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is 346 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK AMG
2012 – 2016
|
Porsche
911 Carrera 4S
2012 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 421 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 441 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.3 – 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 298 – 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,145 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 2,007 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,690 kg | 1,445 – 1,465 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.