Compare Mercedes SLS AMG C197 vs Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series vs Mercedes CL C216 facelift
Variants
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT
CL 63 AMG Performance
CL 63 AMG
CL 65 AMG
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500
CL 600
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
176 L / 6.2 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
13.7 L / 14.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
230 kg / 507 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Trailing arm
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 265/35 R 19 Rear wheel tires: 325/30 R 20
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
14.5 m / 47.6 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1310 mm / 51.6 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4589 mm / 180.7 in
Size | Width
1960 mm / 77.2 in
Track Width | Front
1684.0 mm / 66.3 in
1601.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1658.0 mm / 65.3 in
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
Weight
1870.0 kg / 4122.6 lbs
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Front wheel rims: 19 Rear wheel rims: 20
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2955 mm / 116.3 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.7 sec
CO2 Emission
346 g/km
Fuel Economy
14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
M 159.980
M 275.983
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
82.6 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
9.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
6.0 L / 364.9 cu-in / 5980.0 cc
Engine | Power
670.0 hp / 499.6 kW @ 5400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
112.0 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
1000 Nm / 737.6 lb-ft @ 2200-4200 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V12 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic SPEEDSHIFT
Production
Availability
2008 ~ 2012
2010 ~ 2013
Reviews
Neofiliac score
98%
87%
94%
Pros
- Very beautiful
- Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
- Sensuous proportions
- Great handling
- Superb M275 AMG engine
- Aggressive styling
- Good suspension setup
- Superb M275-powered V12s
- Imposing, unmistakable styling
- Good drivetrain reliability
Cons
- Poor rear visibility
- Questionable engine reliability
- No real reason not to prefer the standard SL 65
- No longer a convertible
- Very high fuel consumption
- Horrible turning circle
- Low cargo capacity
- ABC problems
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