Car comparison

Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE

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

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Dodge Viper SR I

8.0 V10

406 hp7994 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1991-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)

600 SE

408 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE

  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    730 km
    454 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Highest torque
    626 Nm
    462 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,532 kg
    3,377 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    265 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDodgeViper SR I8.0 V10Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Power
406hp303kW
408hp304kW
Torque
626Nm462lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,532kg3,377lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight-
2,640kg5,820lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.8s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
409Nm/t273lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
529km328mi
Calculated
730km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
7,994cc488cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,448mm175in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,924mm76in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,444mm96in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume-
535L
Max trunk volume
334L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
83L
100L

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.

Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SEPowerTorque
  • Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V104,600 rpm3,600 rpm4,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE5,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDodgeViper SR I8.0 V10Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
18.3 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
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
406 hp
303 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE has 2 hp more than Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10.

The biggest power difference is between Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
626 Nm
462 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
1,532 kg
3,377 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
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
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
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
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V104.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE6.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE has more power, Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE and Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10: 2.0 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
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
529 km
328 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
730 km
454 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
406 hp
303 kW
4.5 s
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
408 hp
304 kW
6.0 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
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
Power
406 hp
303 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)600 SE
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 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
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Dodge Viper SR I 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
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
6.0 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
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDodgeViper SR I8.0 V10Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Power
406 hp
303 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
626 Nm
462 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,532 kg
3,377 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 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
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
529 km
328 mi
730 km
454 mi
Trunk score
334 L
11.8 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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
VehicleDodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10

  • Has 46 Nm more
  • Is 648 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 201 km (125 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 201 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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