Car comparison

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chrysler Viper RT/10

8.0 V10

394 hp7990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1992-1997
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Power
394hp294kW
394hp294kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
1,805kg3,979lb
2,710kg5,975lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.4s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
649km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
7,990cc488cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,448mm175in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,924mm76in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,444mm96in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
334L
525L
Doors
2
4
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
83L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V105,150 rpm3,600 rpm5,400 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
20.2 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
394 hp
294 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
2,180 kg
4,806 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V104.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V126.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12: 2.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
593 km
368 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
649 km
403 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
394 hp
294 kW
4.5 s
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
649 km
403 mi
Trunk score
334 L
11.8 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km26.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi43.37 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year4,043 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 585 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 66 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 600 V12

  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 191 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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