Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

6.2 V8

571 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

AMG CL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
571hp426kW
612hp456kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
2,635kg5,809lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
644km400mi
Calculated
608km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,262mm50in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,682mm66in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
176L
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
85L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V124,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
14.9 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: 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)6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 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)6.2 V8
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
2,165 kg
4,773 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)6.2 V8
317 km/h
197 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)6.2 V83.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V124.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: 0.6 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)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: 1.6 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)6.2 V8
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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)6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
608 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
317 km/h
197 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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)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-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.4 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)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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
571 hp
426 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.4 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
644 km
400 mi
608 km
378 mi
Trunk score
176 L
6.2 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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) 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

  • Is 545 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 52 km/h (32 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 70 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Has 314 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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