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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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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197)

FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8

591 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

Black Series 6.2 V8

631 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Most powerful
    631 hp
    471 kW
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    407 hp/t
    304 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.7 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    176 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 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
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
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 V8Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V87,400 rpm5,500 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
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
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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

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)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
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
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

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 Roadster (R197)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-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-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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
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
Practicality
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
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
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,596 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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