Compare Mercedes SLR McLaren C199 vs Mercedes SLS AMG C197
Variants
722 Edition
SLR
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
272 L / 9.6 cu-ft
176 L / 6.2 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
Passengers
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Departure Angle
16.5 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Trailing arm
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Length
4656 mm / 183.3 in
4638 mm / 182.6 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
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)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
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
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Reviews
Neofiliac score
95%
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
Cons
- Exceptionally expensive
- Poor rear visibility
- Questionable engine reliability
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