Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8vsRolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Fastest top speed315 km/h196 mph
- Lightest1,550 kg3,417 lb
- Best power-to-weight407 hp/t304 kW/t2.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption19.7 L/100 km11.9 mpg US14.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range620 km386 mi
- Best performance score90/100
- Best economy score70/100
Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12
- Most powerful632 hp471 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Lowest highway consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
- Largest trunk470 L
- Best overall score74/100
- Best practicality score56/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 631hp471kW | 632hp471kW |
| Torque | 635Nm468lb-ft | 800Nm590lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,550kg3,417lb | 2,360kg5,203lb |
| Gross weight | 1,860kg4,101lb | 2,810kg6,195lb |
| 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 | 66.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6s | 4.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.2s Calculated | 16.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4s Calculated | 4.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK | 14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK | 21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s Calculated | 12.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 407hp/t304kW/t185hp/1000 lb Calculated | 268hp/t200kW/t121hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton Calculated | 339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 620km386mi Calculated | 580km361mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 6,592cc402cu in |
| Length | 4,638mm183in | 5,285mm208in |
| Width | 1,965mm77in | 1,947mm77in |
| Height | 1,260mm50in | 1,507mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,680mm106in | 3,112mm123in |
| Front track | 1,702mm67in | 1,622mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,677mm66in | 1,668mm66in |
| Trunk volume | 176L | 470L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 85L | 83L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 327g/km |
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 V8: Power / Torque
- Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 7,400 rpm | 5,500 rpm | 8,000 rpm |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 5,600 rpm | 1,500-5,500 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.4 s | 4.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.6 s | 4.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.2 s | 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.5 s | 8.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.5 s | 10.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 12.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 211 km/h 131 mph | 179 km/h 111 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 631 hp 471 kW |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 632 hp 471 kW |
Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 1 hp (1 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 635 Nm 468 lb-ft |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 2,360 kg 5,203 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 Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 3.6 s |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 4.6 s |
Although Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 1.0 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 Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 0.6 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 Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 407 hp/t 304 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 620 km 386 mi |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 580 km 361 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | 631 hp 471 kW | 3.6 s | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 632 hp 471 kW | 4.6 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.
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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 Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 |
| 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 |
| 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | 4.6 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 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 |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8 | Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 631 hp 471 kW | 632 hp 471 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 635 Nm 468 lb-ft | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.6 s | 4.6 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 | 2,360 kg 5,203 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 620 km 386 mi | 580 km 361 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 327 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 176 L 6.2 cu ft | 470 L 16.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 407 hp/t 304 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 | Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 |
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| Consumption | 13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK | 14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.97 LC100 km | 25.03 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.58 LC100 mi | 40.27 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal | 2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,596 LC/year | 3,754 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
- Is 810 kg lighter
- Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 139 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12
- Has 1 hp more
- Has 165 Nm more
- Has 294 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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