Mercedes-Benz SL500 vs Panoz Esperante
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Panoz Esperante
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SL500 | Base |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $92,900 | $92,256 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 15.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 305 hp (best) |
| Torque | 339 lb-ft (best) | 320 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 5 L (best) | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 10.2 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,065 lbs | 3,279 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 106 in (best) |
| Length | 178.5 in (best) | 176.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in (best) |
| Height | 51 in | 53.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz SL500 | Panoz Esperante |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SL500 $92,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $92,256 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Base $98,229 MSRP |
| 3 | — | GT $97,360 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GT $103,040 MSRP |
| 5 | — | GTLM $121,326 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GTLM $128,319 MSRP |