Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 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 S-class Coupe (C217)

AMG S 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12

  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    418 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
631hp471kW
630hp470kW
Torque
635Nm468lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,585kg5,699lb
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
51.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
407hp/t304kW/t185hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km386mi
Calculated
672km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
5,044mm199in
Width
1,965mm77in
1,913mm75in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,702mm67in
1,642mm65in
Rear track
1,677mm66in
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
176L
400L
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) Black Series 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V124,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
13.8 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
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
189 km/h
118 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
2,110 kg
4,652 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V124.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12: 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: 1.8 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
299 hp/t
223 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)Black Series 6.2 V8
620 km
386 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
672 km
418 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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
1,422 mm
56.0 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.1 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 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
4.1 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
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
620 km
386 mi
672 km
418 mi
Trunk score
176 L
6.2 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 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) Black Series 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 560 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 109 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 65 V12

  • Has 365 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 km (32 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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