When you see a 911 in this light it really shines. A David vs. Goliath comparison and David wins around the ring. I think Mercedes suffers from too many chiefs and no soldiers.
Porsche 911 Carrera S vs Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series
| Category | 911 Carrera S | SL65 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.8 l B6 | 6.0 l V12 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 385 / 380 | 670 / 661 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 420 / 310 | 1000 / 738 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1464 / 3228 | 1895 / 4178 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 263 / 259 | 354 / 349 |
| Average price | €105,000 | €327,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | 911 Carrera S | SL65 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:50.00 | 7:51.00 |
| Hockenheim short "powercar layout" | 1:15.11 | 1:13.82 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.40 | 1:12.20 |
| SportAuto wet handling test | 1:30.50 | 1:31.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | 911 Carrera S | SL65 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.0 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.5 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.0 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.3 s | 10.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.8 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.7 s | 8.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.0 s | 11.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.8 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.0 s | 7.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.7 s @ 96.9 mph | 8.1 s @ 105.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.7 s | 11.6 s @ 126.1 mph |
General performance
| Category | 911 Carrera S | SL65 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 302 kph (188 mph) | 320 kph (199 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.80 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.8 kph (44.0 mph) | 65.7 kph (40.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 32 UK) | 17.3 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 16 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 140 m (459 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
Summary
| Category | 911 Carrera S | SL65 AMG Black |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 69 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
SL65 AMG Black Series is the fastest by considerable margin.
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