Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG vs Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
| Category | SL 55 AMG | 911 Targa 4 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 517 / 510 | 430 / 424 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 720 / 531 | 440 / 325 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1985 / 4376 | 1613 / 3556 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 260 / 257 | 267 / 263 |
| Average price | €143,000 | €141,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | SL 55 AMG | 911 Targa 4 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.4 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.9 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.0 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.9 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.0 s | 9.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 100.0 mph | 8.7 s @ 98.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s | 12.4 s |
General performance
| Category | SL 55 AMG | 911 Targa 4 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 301 kph (187 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.5 s @ 1263 ft | 12.4 s @ 876 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 14.9 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 19 UK) | 14.2 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (120 ft) | 32 m (104 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 152 m (498 ft) | 125 m (411 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SL 55 AMG | 911 Targa 4 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 95 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Targa 4 GTS is the fastest by a small margin.
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