Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster vs BMW M8 vs Porsche 911

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster, BMW M8 and Porsche 911. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster price is Rs. 2.44 Crore, BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.44 Crore and Porsche 911 price is Rs. 1.99 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster is available in 3982 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW M8 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Porsche 911 is available in 2981 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M8 provides the mileage of 8.77 kmpl and 911 provides the mileage of 11.1 kmpl.

AMG SL55 Roadster vs M8 vs 911 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AMG SL55 Roadster	M8	911
Price	Rs. 2.44 Crore	Rs. 2.44 Crore	Rs. 1.99 Crore
Engine Capacity	3982 cc	4395 cc	2981 cc
Power	469 bhp	617 bhp	380 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster

4MATIC Plus

Rs. 2.44 Crore

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BMW M8

Coupe

Rs. 2.44 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Porsche 911

Carrera

Rs. 1.99 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster

4MATIC Plus

BMW M8

Coupe

Porsche 911

Carrera

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	295		293
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.9	3.2	4.2
Engine	3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2981 cc, 6 Cylinders Flat, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	4.0-litre twin-turbo V8	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8	Twin-Turbo Flat-6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	469 bhp @ 5500 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm	380 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm @ 2000 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm	450 Nm @ 1950 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		8.77View Mileage Details	11.1View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		596	711
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	McPherson spring-strut suspension
Rear Suspension		Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Multi-link rear suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.2	6.1	5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	R21	275 / 35 R20	235 / 40 R19
Rear Tyres	R21	285 / 35 R20	295 / 35 R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning		Optional	Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)		Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)		Optional
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention		Optional	Optional
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Manual Shift - Electronic	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets			1

Telematics

Find My Car			Optional
Check Vehicle Status via App			Optional
Geo-fence			Optional
Emergency Call			Optional
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App			Optional
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App			Optional
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App			Optional
Alexa Compatibility
Remote Parking with Key

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Sienna Brown/Black	Silverstone / Black, Black	Black, Slate Grey
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Illuminated	Metallic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	Front	All
One Touch Up	All	Front	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Remote Operated

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED,LED	LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9	10.25
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Hyper Blue Metallic	Isle of Man Green metallic	Black
Obsidian Black Metallic	Tanzanite Blue metallic	Gentian Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic	Jet Black Metallic
	Marina Bay Blue metallic	Agate Grey Metallic
	Dravit Grey metallic	Aventurine Green Metallic
	Daytona Beach Blue	GT Silver Metallic
	Aventurine Red metallic	Guards Red
	Skyscraper Grey metallic	White
	Brooklyn Grey metallic	Racing Yellow

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

13 Ratings

4.8/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.9Performance	5.0Performance
	4.6Fuel Economy	4.7Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

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AMG SL55 Roadster vs M8 vs 911 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster, BMW M8 and Porsche 911?

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster price is Rs. 2.44 Crore, BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.44 Crore and Porsche 911 price is Rs. 1.99 Crore. Hence Porsche 911 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of AMG SL55 Roadster compared to M8 and 911?

For the 4MATIC Plus variant, 3982 cc Petrol engine of AMG SL55 Roadster produces 469 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 700 Nm @ 2000 rpm of torque. For the Coupe variant, 4395 cc Petrol engine of M8 produces 617 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm of torque. For the Carrera variant, 2981 cc Petrol engine of 911 produces 380 bhp @ 6500 rpm of power and 450 Nm @ 1950 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare AMG SL55 Roadster, M8 and 911, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare AMG SL55 Roadster, M8 and 911 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster vs BMW M8 vs Porsche 911

Length (mm)	4705	4867	4519
Width (mm)	1915	1907	1852
Height (mm)	1359	1362	1298
Wheelbase (mm)	2692	2827	2450
Ground Clearance (mm)		130
Kerb Weight (kg)	1950		1505

Doors (Doors)	2	2	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	213	420	132
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70	68	64

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof			Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	60000