Compare Mercedes SLR McLaren C199 vs Mercedes SLS AMG C197 vs Mercedes CL C215 facelift

Variants
722 Edition
SLR
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT
CL 55 AMG
CL 65 AMG
CL 500
CL 600

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
272 L / 9.6 cu-ft
176 L / 6.2 cu-ft
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
97.0 L / 25.6 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
88.0 L / 23.2 gal
Passengers
2
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Departure Angle
16.5 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Trailing arm
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1398 mm / 55.0 in
Size | Length
4656 mm / 183.3 in
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4993 mm / 196.6 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2885 mm / 113.6 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
348 g/km
Fuel Economy
14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 20.9 L/100km / 11.3 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
M 155.980
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.8:1
11.3:1
Engine | Displacement
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Type
Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
7-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Reviews

Neofiliac score
95%
98%
98%
Pros
  • Superb M155 engine
  • Iconic styling
  • Beautiful supercharger whine
  • Dry sump
  • Double-wishbone all around
  • Very beautiful
  • Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
  • Sensuous proportions
  • Great handling
  • Best-in-class styling
  • Exceptional engine lineup
  • Superb comfort
Cons
  • Exceptionally expensive
  • Poor rear visibility
  • Questionable engine reliability
  • ABC problems
  • Interior quality issues

Price

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