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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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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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • 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 combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    644 km
    400 mi
  • Largest trunk
    176 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

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
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
319 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.3s
Calculated
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
365hp/t272kW/t165hp/1000 lb
Calculated
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
644km400mi
Calculated
503km313mi
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-
346g/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
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
10.8 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
319 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
207 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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
1,570 kg
3,461 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
319 km/h
198 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V83.7 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus3.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 0.1 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
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 1.7 L/100 km.

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
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
503 km
313 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
3.8 s
319 km/h
198 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/h3.8 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 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/h3.8 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 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
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
3.8 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
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
319 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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
503 km
313 mi
CO2 score
-
346 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
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

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 UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,911 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
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 141 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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