Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 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)

Black Series 6.2 V8

631 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010

AMG CL 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    631 hp
    471 kW
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    407 hp/t
    304 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.7 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Power
631hp471kW
630hp470kW
Torque
635Nm468lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,645kg5,831lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
407hp/t304kW/t185hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km386mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
5,106mm201in
Width
1,965mm77in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,702mm67in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,677mm66in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
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) Black Series 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V87,400 rpm5,500 rpm8,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V124,600-5,000 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
14.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
631 hp
471 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
635 Nm
468 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
2,170 kg
4,784 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
315 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG 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)Black Series 6.2 V83.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V124.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12: 0.8 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12: 0.6 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
620 km
386 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
631 hp
471 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
630 hp
470 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
631 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 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
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
631 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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)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-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Power
631 hp
471 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
635 Nm
468 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
620 km
386 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
176 L
6.2 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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) Black Series 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 620 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 117 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12

  • Has 365 Nm more
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 314 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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