Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8vsAUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
- Fastest top speed330 km/h205 mph Unrestricted320 km/h199 mph Restricted
- Most powerful591 hp441 kW
- Highest torque650 Nm479 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight365 hp/t272 kW/t2.7 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption19.9 L/100 km11.8 mpg US14.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range644 km400 mi
- Largest trunk176 L
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score90/100
- Best practicality score33/100
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.5 s
- Lightest1,595 kg3,516 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
- Best economy score72/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 591hp441kW | 550hp410kW |
| Torque | 650Nm479lb-ft | 540Nm398lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,620kg3,571lb | 1,595kg3,516lb |
| Gross weight | 1,935kg4,266lb | 1,895kg4,178lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Calculated | 317 km/h 197 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 58.4s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph Calculated | 53.4s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 3.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.3s Calculated | 10.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 3.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK | 12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK | 19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.4s Calculated | 11.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 365hp/t272kW/t165hp/1000 lb Calculated | 345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton Calculated | 339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 644km400mi Calculated | 581km361mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 5,204cc318cu in |
| Length | 4,638mm183in | 4,440mm175in |
| Width | 1,939mm76in | 1,929mm76in |
| Height | 1,262mm50in | 1,252mm49in |
| Wheelbase | 2,680mm106in | 2,650mm104in |
| Front track | 1,682mm66in | 1,638mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,651mm65in | 1,595mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 176L | 100L |
| Max trunk volume | 176L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 85L | 75L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 299g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
- AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 6,800 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 8,000 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 8,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 3.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.3 s | 10.1 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 46.1 s | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Likely limited | 317 km/h 197 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 7.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.6 s | 9.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.4 s | 11.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 211 km/h 131 mph | 211 km/h 131 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 591 hp 441 kW |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 550 hp 410 kW |
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 has 41 hp more than AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: 41 hp (31 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 1,595 kg 3,516 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 317 km/h 197 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 3.7 s |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 3.5 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 has more power, AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 365 hp/t 272 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 644 km 400 mi |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 581 km 361 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 591 hp 441 kW | 3.7 s | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 550 hp 410 kW | 3.5 s | 317 km/h 197 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 |
| 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus |
| 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | 3.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 365 hp/t 272 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 591 hp 441 kW | 550 hp 410 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 3.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph | 317 km/h 197 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb | 1,595 kg 3,516 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 644 km 400 mi | 581 km 361 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 299 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 176 L 6.2 cu ft | 100 L 3.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 365 hp/t 272 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus |
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| Consumption | 13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK | 12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.10 LC100 km | 22.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 37.18 LC100 mi | 36.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal | 1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,465 LC/year | 3,386 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
- Has 41 hp more
- Has 110 Nm more
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
- Has 76 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
- Is 25 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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