Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197)
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Black Series 6.2 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Most powerful631 hp471 kW
- Lightest1,550 kg3,417 lb
- Best power-to-weight407 hp/t304 kW/t2.5 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption19.7 L/100 km11.9 mpg US14.3 mpg UK
- Largest trunk176 L
- Best overall score72/100
- Best practicality score33/100
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
- Fastest top speed330 km/h205 mph Unrestricted320 km/h199 mph Restricted
- Highest torque650 Nm479 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range644 km400 mi
- Best performance score90/100
- Best economy score71/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 |
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| Power | 591hp441kW | 631hp471kW |
| Torque | 650Nm479lb-ft | 635Nm468lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,660kg3,660lb | 1,550kg3,417lb |
| Gross weight | 1,960kg4,321lb | 1,860kg4,101lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Calculated | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 58.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph Calculated | 51.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 3.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.4s Calculated | 10.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 3.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK | 13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK | 19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.4s Calculated | 11.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 356hp/t265kW/t161hp/1000 lb Calculated | 407hp/t304kW/t185hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton Calculated | 410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 644km400mi Calculated | 620km386mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 6,208cc379cu in |
| Length | 4,638mm183in | 4,638mm183in |
| Width | 1,939mm76in | 1,965mm77in |
| Height | 1,261mm50in | 1,260mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,680mm106in | 2,680mm106in |
| Front track | 1,682mm66in | 1,702mm67in |
| Rear track | 1,651mm65in | 1,677mm66in |
| Trunk volume | 173L | 176L |
| 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 Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 6,800 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 7,400 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 8,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 3.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.4 s | 10.1 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 46.3 s | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Likely limited | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 7.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.6 s | 9.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.4 s | 11.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 211 km/h 131 mph | 211 km/h 131 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 591 hp 441 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 631 hp 471 kW |
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 has 40 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: 40 hp (30 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 635 Nm 468 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 315 km/h 196 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 3.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 3.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: 0.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 356 hp/t 265 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 407 hp/t 304 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 644 km 400 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 620 km 386 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 591 hp 441 kW | 3.7 s | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 631 hp 471 kW | 3.6 s | 315 km/h 196 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 |
| 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 |
| 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK | 3.7 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 |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 356 hp/t 265 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 591 hp 441 kW | 631 hp 471 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | 635 Nm 468 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 3.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph | 315 km/h 196 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 644 km 400 mi | 620 km 386 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 173 L 6.1 cu ft | 176 L 6.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 356 hp/t 265 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | 407 hp/t 304 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 |
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| Consumption | 13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK | 13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.10 LC100 km | 23.97 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 37.18 LC100 mi | 38.58 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal | 2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,465 LC/year | 3,596 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
- Has 15 Nm more
- Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
- Has 40 hp more
- Is 110 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 3 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
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