Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R231 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
| Category | SL 500 R231 | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.6 l V8 | 3.8 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 435 / 429 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 700 / 516 | 440 / 325 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1817 / 4006 | 1535 / 3384 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 239 / 236 | 261 / 257 |
Performance
| Category | SL 500 R231 | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.1 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.1 s | 10.2 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 4.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 97.6 mph | 8.6 s @ 98.2 mph |
| Est. 1/4 mile | 13.0 s @ 119.3 mph | 12.9 s @ 119.3 mph |
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 294 kph (183 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.73 g (7 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | SL 500 R231 | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet is the fastest by considerable margin.
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