Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12vsDodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)

600 SL V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1992-1993
VS

Dodge Viper SR I

8.0 V10

406 hp7994 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1991-1995

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    406 hp
    303 kW
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.6 L/100 km
    12.0 mpg US
    14.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    334 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    606 km
    377 mi
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
Power
394hp294kW
406hp303kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
626Nm462lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,532kg3,377lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
-
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
51.8s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
409Nm/t273lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
606km377mi
Calculated
529km328mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
7,994cc488cu 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
-
Max trunk volume-
334L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
83L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12: Power / Torque
  • Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V104,600 rpm3,600 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12DodgeViper SR I8.0 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
14.4 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
2.2 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
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12
394 hp
294 kW
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
406 hp
303 kW

Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10 has 12 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12 and Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
626 Nm
462 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
1,532 kg
3,377 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)600 SL V12
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DodgeViper SR I8.0 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)600 SL V126.1 s
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V104.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL 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)600 SL V12
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12 and Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10: 2.5 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)600 SL V12
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12
606 km
377 mi
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
529 km
328 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
406 hp
303 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)600 SL 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
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

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)600 SL 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
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

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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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)600 SL V12
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12DodgeViper SR I8.0 V10
Power
394 hp
294 kW
406 hp
303 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
626 Nm
462 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
1,532 kg
3,377 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
529 km
328 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
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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) 600 SL V12Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Dodge Viper SR I 8.0 V10

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 448 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 66 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 69 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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