Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8vsNissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2010 Nismo 3.8 V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonNissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2010
Nismo 3.8 V6
Comparison overview
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Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 Nismo 3.8 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.7 s
- Most powerful600 hp447 kW
- Highest torque652 Nm481 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption17.0 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Largest trunk315 L
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score48/100
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
- Fastest top speed330 km/h205 mph Unrestricted320 km/h199 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,620 kg3,571 lb
- Best power-to-weight365 hp/t272 kW/t2.7 kg/hp
- Best estimated range644 km400 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 591hp441kW | 600hp447kW |
| Torque | 650Nm479lb-ft | 652Nm481lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,620kg3,571lb | 1,660kg3,660lb |
| Gross weight | 1,935kg4,266lb | 2,200kg4,850lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Calculated | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 58.4s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph Calculated | 36.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 2.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.3s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 2.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK | 17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.4s Calculated | 10.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 365hp/t272kW/t165hp/1000 lb Calculated | 361hp/t270kW/t164hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton Calculated | 393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 644km400mi Calculated | 627km390mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 3,799cc232cu in |
| Length | 4,638mm183in | 4,680mm184in |
| Width | 1,939mm76in | 1,895mm75in |
| Height | 1,262mm50in | 1,370mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,680mm106in | 2,780mm109in |
| Front track | 1,682mm66in | 1,600mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,651mm65in | 1,600mm63in |
| Ground clearance | - | 105mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 176L | 315L |
| Max trunk volume | 176L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 85L | 74L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
- Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 Nismo 3.8 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 6,800 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 6,800 rpm | 3,200-5,800 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 2.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 2.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.3 s | 7.4 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 46.1 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 | 1.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 4.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 6.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.6 s | 8.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.4 s | 10.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 211 km/h 131 mph | 233 km/h 145 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 591 hp 441 kW |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 600 hp 447 kW |
Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 Nismo 3.8 V6 has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 and Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 Nismo 3.8 V6: 9 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 652 Nm 481 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 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 Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 3.7 s |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 2.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 Nismo 3.8 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 Nismo 3.8 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: 1.4 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 365 hp/t 272 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 361 hp/t 270 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 644 km 400 mi |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 627 km 390 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 591 hp 441 kW | 3.7 s | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 600 hp 447 kW | 2.7 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 Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 |
| 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 |
| 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 Nismo 3.8 V6 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 Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | 2.7 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)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | 365 hp/t 272 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | 361 hp/t 270 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 2010Nismo 3.8 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 591 hp 441 kW | 600 hp 447 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | 652 Nm 481 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 2.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph | 315 km/h 196 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 | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 644 km 400 mi | 627 km 390 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 176 L 6.2 cu ft | 315 L 11.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 365 hp/t 272 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 361 hp/t 270 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 | Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 Nismo 3.8 V6 |
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| Consumption | 13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.10 LC100 km | 20.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 37.18 LC100 mi | 33.23 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal | 1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,465 LC/year | 3,098 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
- Is 40 kg lighter
- Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 Nismo 3.8 V6
- Has 9 hp more
- Has 2 Nm more
- Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 139 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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