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Compare Mercedes SLS AMG C197 vs Audi R8 42 facelift vs Audi R8 4S facelift

Variants
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT
4.2 FSI
4.2 FSI DCT
5.2 FSI
5.2 FSI DCT
5.2 FSI V10 plus
5.2 FSI V10 plus DCT
R8 V10 performance quattro
R8 V10 performance RWD
R8 V10 quattro
R8 V10 RWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
176 L / 6.2 cu-ft
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
112 L / 4.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
300 kg / 661 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Trailing arm
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 295/30 R19
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1252 mm / 49.3 in
1236 mm / 48.7 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4440 mm / 174.8 in
4429 mm / 174.4 in
Size | Width
1940 mm / 76.4 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
1645.0 mm / 64.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
8.5J x 19, 11J x 19
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.35

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Engine
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
12.5:1
12.7:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
98%
89%
90%
Pros
  • Very beautiful
  • Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
  • Sensuous proportions
  • Great handling
  • Improved V10 engine
  • New DCT transmission
  • Good handling
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Great performance
  • Naturally-aspirated V10
  • Almost a small Lambo
  • Newly available in RWD
Cons
  • Poor rear visibility
  • Questionable engine reliability
  • Very little cargo space
  • Very little cargo space

Price

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