Mercedes-Benz SL 500 vs Porsche Boxster S
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 3.2 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 388 / 383 | 280 / 276 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 530 / 391 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1900 / 4189 | 1397 / 3080 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 204 / 201 | 200 / 198 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.10 | 1:15.70 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:44.40 | 1:42.30 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.7 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.9 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.5 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.2 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 10.0 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.8 s | 11.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s @ 104.4 mph | 13.4 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.6 s | 15.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.0 s | 18.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.6 s | 13.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 268 kph (167 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 15.8 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) | 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 98 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
Boxster S is the fastest by a small margin.
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