Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

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 CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009

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
  • Most powerful
    571 hp
    426 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
571hp426kW
507hp378kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
13.8s
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
23.3L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
644km400mi
Calculated
405km252mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,262mm50in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,682mm66in
-
Rear track
1,651mm65in
-
Trunk volume
176L
435L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
85L
62L

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 CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V86,800 rpm5,250 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
13.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
189 km/h
117 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 has 64 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8: 64 hp (48 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
630 Nm
465 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
1,685 kg
3,715 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V84.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 0.5 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 2.1 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
405 km
252 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 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.

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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 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
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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
4.3 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.3 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 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
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Range score
644 km
400 mi
405 km
252 mi
Trunk score
176 L
6.2 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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 CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK15.3 L/100 km15.4 mpg US18.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km26.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi43.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal2,295 L606 US gal505 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year4,016 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 239 km (148 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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