Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 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 SLS AMG Roadster (R197)

6.2 V8

571 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2011-2013

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
  • Largest trunk
    176 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
571hp426kW
571hp426kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
To 99% top speed
57.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
644km400mi
Calculated
644km400mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,262mm50in
1,261mm50in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,682mm66in
1,682mm66in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
176L
173L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
85L
85L

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 SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
10.9 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
206 km/h
128 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
1,660 kg
3,660 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
317 km/h
197 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V83.8 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)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
644 km
400 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
317 km/h
197 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)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
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)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-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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.8 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-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
2 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
Range score
644 km
400 mi
644 km
400 mi
Trunk score
176 L
6.2 cu ft
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

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