911 Carrera S Cabriolet vs AMG SL 55
Porsche · Mercedes-Benz
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet beats the AMG SL 55 by a hair, finishing 0.04 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Simulated race times
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is $129,900 vs $140,000 for the AMG SL 55 — a $10,100 gap. Power: AMG SL 55 makes 26 hp more (443 vs 469). Top speed: 911 Carrera S Cabriolet runs to 304 km/h, 9 km/h higher than AMG SL 55.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet or the AMG SL 55?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is faster, beating the AMG SL 55 by 0.04 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet vs the AMG SL 55?
The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet hits 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, while the AMG SL 55 does it in 3.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet produces 443 hp; the AMG SL 55 produces 469 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet tops out at 304 km/h, and the AMG SL 55 reaches 295 km/h.
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