1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
When comparing the 1996 Porsche 911's and the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's specifications and ratings, the 1996 Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has the advantage in the area of reliability. The 1996 Porsche 911 and 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 1996 Porsche 911's and the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's specifications and ratings, the 1996 Porsche 911 is a better car than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1996 Porsche 911 loses 26.7 percent of its value and the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class loses 47.2 percent of its value. This means the 1996 Porsche 911 retains 20.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 911 is 8.2 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class' quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Porsche 911 being ranked 2 out of 26 Best Luxury Convertibles and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class being ranked 9 out of 26. Out of 40 Best Luxury Sports Cars, the Porsche 911 is ranked 5 and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is ranked 16.
1996 Porsche 911 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche 911 is 7.9 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche 911.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1996 Porsche 911’s base engine makes 282 horsepower, and the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class base engine makes 228 horsepower. Both the 911 and the SL-Class are rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 437 and 462 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.26718
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4911 - 23109
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.472461
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.193415 / 10
Reliability:
7.88683 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.370637 / 10
Reliability:
7.941273 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 40Ranking
5 out of / 40Ranking
5 out of / 23Ranking
6 out of / 40Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 40Ranking
15 out of / 18Ranking
23 out of / 30Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 40Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 23Ranking
14 out of / 40Ranking
14 out of / 18Ranking
16 out of / 40Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 30Ranking
31 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1996 Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Turbo
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Trim Levels
SL 320, SL 500, SL 600
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
2 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
282 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 5250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
232 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3064 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
51.8 inches
Length:
167.8 inches
Wheelbase:
89.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4010 lbs
Width:
71.3 inches
Height:
51.3 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
99 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available