2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster
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What is the main difference between SL-Class SL 65 AMG and Boxster?
Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the modifications, starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2016 Porsche Boxster is priced $165,450 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG. Also, the 2016 SL-Class SL 65 AMG has a more powerful engine and gets 5 mpg less than the 2016 Boxster. In addition, the SL-Class SL 65 AMG has a significantly larger body than the Boxster. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 6.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
- 2.7 L, Man, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$217,550
$52,100
Engine
Engine
6.0L V-12 Twin-Turbo
2.7L Flat-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
621 hp
265 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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5.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
14 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
21 MPG
29 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
17 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
82.6 in
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
82.6 in
70.9 in
Length
Length
182.4 in
172.2 - 173.8 in
Height
Height
51.2 in
49.7 - 50.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
101.8 in
97.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
104.6 ft2
84.8 - 85.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
38.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
53.6 in
42.6 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.5 in
51.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
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Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
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Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
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Costs
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG
2016 Porsche Boxster
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,100
$2,900 - $3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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