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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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8

591 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2014
VS

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10 plus

550 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    591 hp
    441 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    365 hp/t
    272 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    644 km
    400 mi
  • Largest trunk
    176 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8AUDIR8 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 V8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus8,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8AUDIR8 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

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,386 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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