Porsche 911 GT2 (2007 – 2009) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Porsche 911 GT2 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 530 hp against 517 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 4.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 328 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 12.5 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 GT2 is the lighter car, from 1,415 kg against 1,825 kg. At 4,534 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 84 mm longer than the Porsche 911 GT2.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 GT2
2007 – 2009
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2009 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 530 hp | 231 – 517 hp |
| Torque | 680 Nm | 300 – 830 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 s | 4.5 – 7.8 s |
| Top speed | 328 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 L/100 km | 9.4 – 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,450 mm | 4,534 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,290 – 1,318 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,415 kg | 1,825 – 2,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.