Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 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)

FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8

591 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

AMG S 63 V8

585 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8

  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    777 km
    483 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Power
591hp441kW
585hp436kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
50.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
365hp/t272kW/t165hp/1000 lb
Calculated
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
644km400mi
Calculated
777km483mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
5,044mm199in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,913mm75in
Height
1,262mm50in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,682mm66in
1,642mm65in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
176L
400L
Max trunk volume
176L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
85L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V85,500 rpm2,250-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
13.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
46.1 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
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
7.6 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
591 hp
441 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
900 Nm
664 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V83.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V83.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: 0.2 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: 2.9 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
293 hp/t
219 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
777 km
483 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
591 hp
441 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.9 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
3.9 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
585 hp
436 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
644 km
400 mi
777 km
483 mi
Trunk score
176 L
6.2 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
293 hp/t
219 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) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 65 km/h (40 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 72 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8

  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 133 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 224 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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