Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2012 – 2014) vs Dodge Viper (2012 – 2017): specs compared
The Dodge Viper is the more powerful of the two, with up to 650 hp against 591 hp. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 3.9 s. The Dodge Viper has the higher top speed: 325 km/h against 320 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG uses less fuel, from 13.1 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. The Dodge Viper is the lighter car, from 1,521 kg against 1,695 kg. At 4,638 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is 175 mm longer than the Dodge Viper.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLS AMG
2012 – 2014
|
Dodge
Viper
2012 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2014 | 2012 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 591 hp | 649 hp |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 813 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 320 km/h | 325 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,638 mm | 4,463 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm | 1,941 mm |
| Height | 1,260 – 1,262 mm | 1,247 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 – 1,735 kg | 1,521 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.