Panamera GTS vs AMG SL 55
Porsche · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
Panamera GTS
Beats the AMG SL 55 by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Panamera GTS beats the AMG SL 55 by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Panamera GTS thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
473 hp
469 hp
0–100 km/h
3.9s
3.9s
Top speed
300 km/h
295 km/h
Engine
4.0L V8 Twin Turbo
V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
620 Nm
700 Nm
Price
$130,000
$140,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Panamera GTS
AMG SL 55
100 m
5.240s
5.239s
1/8 mile
7.720s
7.724s
1/4 mile
11.547s
11.567s
1 km
20.474s
20.562s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Panamera GTS is $130,000 vs $140,000 for the AMG SL 55 — a $10,000 gap. Top speed: Panamera GTS runs to 300 km/h, 5 km/h higher than AMG SL 55.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Panamera GTS or the AMG SL 55?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Panamera GTS is faster, beating the AMG SL 55 by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Panamera GTS vs the AMG SL 55?
The Panamera GTS 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 Panamera GTS produces 473 hp; the AMG SL 55 produces 469 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Panamera GTS tops out at 300 km/h, and the AMG SL 55 reaches 295 km/h.
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