Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12vsChrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10

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

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)

SL 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-1995
VS

Chrysler Viper RT/10

8.0 V10

394 hp7990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1992-1997

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    334 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    606 km
    377 mi
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
Power
394hp294kW
394hp294kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
266 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
86.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
53.4s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
606km377mi
Calculated
593km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
7,990cc488cu in
Length
4,470mm176in
4,448mm175in
Width
1,812mm71in
1,924mm76in
Height
1,296mm51in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,515mm99in
2,444mm96in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,538mm61in
Trunk volume
265L
334L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
83L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V105,150 rpm3,600 rpm5,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
14.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
266 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
394 hp
294 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
1,595 kg
3,516 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
266 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V126.1 s
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V104.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 and Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10: 0.8 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
606 km
377 mi
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
593 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
394 hp
294 kW
4.5 s
266 km/h
165 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
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

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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
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

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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
4.5 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
Power
394 hp
294 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
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
Range score
606 km
377 mi
593 km
368 mi
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km24.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi39.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,675 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 69 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12
Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

SL 600 V12
SL 600 V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12vsMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V12
8.0 V10
8.0 V10
VS
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10vsDodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
SL 600 V12
AMG SL 43
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12vsMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
8.0 V10
AMG E 60 V8
VS
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
SL 600 V12
SL 400 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12vsMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
8.0 V10
S 600 V12
VS
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10vsMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
SL 600 V12
AMG SL 73 V12
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12vsMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1998AMG SL 73 V12
8.0 V10
3.5 V8
VS
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10vsFerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
SL 600 V12
AMG SL 55 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12vsMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 55 V8
8.0 V10
Turbo 3.6
VS
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10vsPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
SL 600 V12
500 SL V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V12vsMercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8
8.0 V10
850Csi 5.6
VS
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10vsBMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 vs Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 - car comparison - FastVsFaster