Car comparison

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10vsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus LFA

4.8 V10

560 hp4805 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

6.2 V8

571 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

  • Most powerful
    571 hp
    426 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    352 hp/t
    263 kW/t
    2.8 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
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLFA4.8 V10Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
560hp418kW
571hp426kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
317 km/h
197 mph
To 99% top speed
56.1s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
372km231mi
Calculated
644km400mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,805cc293cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,505mm177in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,265mm50in
1,262mm50in
Wheelbase
2,605mm103in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,682mm66in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
176L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
85L
CO2 emissions
379g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLFA4.8 V108,700 rpm7,000 rpm9,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLFA4.8 V10Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
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
10.0 s
10.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.6 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
317 km/h
197 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
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 has 11 hp more than Lexus LFA 4.8 V10.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
1,620 kg
3,571 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
317 km/h
197 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V103.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V83.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 has more power, Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8: 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 6.4 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
372 km
231 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 in
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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

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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLFA4.8 V10Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 in
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
Range score
372 km
231 mi
644 km
400 mi
CO2 score
379 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 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
VehicleLexus LFA 4.8 V10Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8
Consumption19.6 L/100 km12 mpg US14.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km34.30 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi55.20 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,940 L777 US gal647 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,145 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 271 km (169 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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