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2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 Roadster
2024 Porsche 718 Roadster
$114,700 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.0 / 10
$70,400 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8 / 10
Sub-Model SL-Class Sub-Model 718 Boxster
Make Mercedes-Benz Make Porsche
Model SL-Class Model 718
Model Year 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Model Year 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster
Year 2020 Year 2024
MSRP $114,700 MSRP $70,400
Engine 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Flat 4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 9-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 449 hp Horsepower 300 hp
Torque 516 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm Torque 280 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm
City 17 MPG City 20 MPG
Highway 25 MPG Highway 25 MPG
Combined 20 MPG Combined 22 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.8 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14.2 gallons
Cruising Range City 336.6 miles Cruising Range City 284 miles
Cruising Range Highway 495 miles Cruising Range Highway 355 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 36.2 ft Turning Diameter 36.1 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Multi-Link Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Strut
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Optional
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Standard Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Standard Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Standard Hands-Free Liftgate Optional
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Optional
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Optional
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Standard Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Optional
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Standard Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Standard Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional
Sun/Moonroof Standard Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 2 seater Seating Capacity 2 seater
Curb Weight 3,959 lbs Curb Weight 3,020 lbs
Ground Clearance 3.7 in Ground Clearance 4.3 in
Wheelbase 101.7 in Wheelbase 97.4 in
Front Wheel Size 19" x 8.5" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 19" x 9.5" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 9.5"
Front Tire P255/35YR19 Front Tire P235/45ZR18
Rear Tire P285/30YR19 Rear Tire P265/45ZR18
Front Width 62.8 in Front Width 59.6 in
Max Width 73.9 in Max Width 70.9 in
Height 51.2 in Height 50.4 in
Length 182.3 in Length 172.4 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.1 in Front Seat Headroom N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.5 in Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A
Front Seat Hip Room 53.6 in Front Seat Hip Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 42.9 in Front Seat Leg Room N/A
Trunk Volume 8.5 ft³ Trunk Volume 4.4 ft³