Mercedes-Benz SL 500 vs Porsche Boxster
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l B6 | 5.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 204 / 201 | 306 / 302 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 245 / 181 | 460 / 339 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1281 / 2824 | 1775 / 3913 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 159 / 157 | 172 / 170 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Boxster | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.30 | 1:19.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.8 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.6 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.9 s | 15.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 22.5 s | 20.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.1 s | 23.4 s |
| 1000 m | 26.9 s | 27.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 23.7 s | 16.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph | 10.4 s @ 83.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 241 kph (150 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 39 m (127 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 82 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
SL 500 is the fastest by a small margin.
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