Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)
Black Series 6.2 V8
631 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2013
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) · Facelift 2011
AMG C 63 Black Series V8
517 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Fastest top speed315 km/h196 mph
- Most powerful631 hp471 kW
- Highest torque635 Nm468 lb-ft
- Lightest1,550 kg3,417 lb
- Best power-to-weight407 hp/t304 kW/t2.5 kg/hp
- Best performance score90/100
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8
- Lowest combined fuel consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption18.2 L/100 km12.9 mpg US15.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Best overall score76/100
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score50/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 631hp471kW | 517hp386kW |
| Torque | 635Nm468lb-ft | 620Nm457lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,550kg3,417lb | 1,560kg3,439lb |
| Gross weight | 1,860kg4,101lb | 2,015kg4,442lb |
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 51.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph Calculated | 61.8s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6s | 4.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.2s Calculated | 12.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4s Calculated | 4.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK | 12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK | 18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s Calculated | 12.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 407hp/t304kW/t185hp/1000 lb Calculated | 331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton Calculated | 397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 620km386mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 6,208cc379cu in |
| Length | 4,638mm183in | - |
| Width | 1,965mm77in | - |
| Height | 1,260mm50in | - |
| Wheelbase | 2,680mm106in | - |
| Front track | 1,702mm67in | - |
| Rear track | 1,677mm66in | - |
| Trunk volume | 176L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 85L | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 7,400 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 8,000 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 6,800 rpm | 5,200 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.4 s | 4.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.6 s | 4.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.2 s | 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.5 s | 8.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.5 s | 10.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 12.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 211 km/h 131 mph | 199 km/h 123 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 631 hp 471 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 517 hp 386 kW |
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 has 114 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: 114 hp (85 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 635 Nm 468 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 1,560 kg 3,439 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)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 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)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 3.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 4.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8: 0.6 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)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: 1.5 L/100 km.
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)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 407 hp/t 304 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 331 hp/t 247 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 631 hp 471 kW | 3.6 s | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 517 hp 386 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 |
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| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 |
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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)Black Series 6.2 V8 |
| 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 |
| 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK | 3.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK | 4.2 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)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 407 hp/t 304 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | 331 hp/t 247 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C204)Facelift 2011AMG C 63 Black Series V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 631 hp 471 kW | 517 hp 386 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 635 Nm 468 lb-ft | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.6 s | 4.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 620 km 386 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 176 L 6.2 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 407 hp/t 304 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 331 hp/t 247 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8 |
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| Consumption | 13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK | 12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.97 LC100 km | 21.35 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.58 LC100 mi | 34.36 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal | 1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,596 LC/year | 3,203 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
- Has 114 hp more
- Has 15 Nm more
- Is 10 kg lighter
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 76 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204) Facelift 2011 AMG C 63 Black Series V8
- Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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