2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs 2014 Porsche 911

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2014 Porsche 911

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2-Door Coupe SLS AMG Black Series

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLS AMG Black Series 2-Door Coupe SLS AMG Black Series	13	17	$255,750	$275,000
SLS AMG GT 2-Door Coupe SLS AMG GT	13	19	$187,395	$201,500
SLS AMG GT 2-Door Roadster SLS AMG GT	13	19	$193,440	$208,000

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2-Door Convertible Carrera

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera	19	27	N/A	$96,200
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera 4	19	26	N/A	$102,930
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera 4S	18	26	N/A	$117,530
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera S	19	27	N/A	$110,800
911 2-Door Convertible Turbo	17	24	N/A	$160,700
911 2-Door Convertible Turbo S	17	24	N/A	$193,900
911 2-Door Coupe 50th Anniversary Edition	N/A	N/A	N/A	$124,100
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera	19	27	N/A	$84,300
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera 4	19	27	N/A	$91,030
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera 4S	18	26	N/A	$105,630
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera S	19	27	N/A	$98,900
911 2-Door Coupe GT3	15	20	N/A	$130,400
911 2-Door Coupe Turbo	17	24	N/A	$148,300
911 2-Door Coupe Turbo S	17	24	N/A	$181,100
911 2-Door Targa 4	18	26	N/A	$101,600
911 2-Door Targa 4S	18	26	N/A	$116,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$255,750

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$275,000

$96,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$4583 / month

$1603 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT is fast, fun, and luxurious, while the Black Series is in a league above; just don't expect S-Class levels of comfort and equipment.

The 2014 Porsche 911 range spans a broad spectrum, but somehow manages to hit exactly the right marks at each point, balancing performance, features, and practicality almost perfectly.

TCC Likes

Iconic design, especially with the gullwing coupe
Roadster has its own long, low-slung appeal
Brilliant performance, even better sound

Performance ranges from great to fantastic
Modern take on classic good looks
Comfortable, quiet interior

TCC Dislikes

Not much space in the cabin
Small trunk, which gets hot on longer drives
Not great gas mileage

Electric power steering feel isn't quite 100%
Can get expensive in a hurry
Rear seat is cramped

Fuel Economy

City

13 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

17 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

63.2

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

105.5

96.5

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

176.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.9

59.8

Height, Overall (in)

51.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.2

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

16.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P295/30YR20

P285/35YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/35YR19

P235/40YR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3616

3197

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9.5

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 11

19 X 11

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

760

450

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

175

Engine

Displacement

6.2 L/379

3.4 L/210

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

622 @ 7400

350 @ 7400

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Premium Unleaded H-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

468 @ 5500

287 @ 5600

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.71

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.08

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.79

3.55

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.29

Trans Order Code

487

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.30

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.40

3.91

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

3.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

1.55

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

Cabriolet

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series

Porsche 911

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

12.9

8.2

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