Compare Mercedes SLS AMG C197 vs Mercedes SLK 55 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
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
490 L / 17.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
11.5 L / 12.2 qt
13.7 L / 14.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
370 kg / 816 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
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Trailing arm
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 235/35 R 19 ZR Rear wheel tires: 265/30 R 19 ZR
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1271 mm / 50.0 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4087 mm / 160.9 in
Size | Width
1794 mm / 70.6 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1601.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
Weight
1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2955 mm / 116.3 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.3 sec
CO2 Emission
293 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Fuel Economy
12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (combined) | 18.1 L/100km / 13.0 MPG (urban) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
280.0 km/h / 174.0 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 113.989
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
73.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2010 ~ 2013
Reviews
Neofiliac score
98%
78%
94%
Pros
- Very beautiful
- Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
- Sensuous proportions
- Great handling
- Aggressive styling
- The highest tune of M113K engine
- Superb M275-powered V12s
- Imposing, unmistakable styling
- Good drivetrain reliability
Cons
- Poor rear visibility
- Questionable engine reliability
- No longer a convertible
- A bit pointless compared to the SLK 55 AMG
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
- ABC problems
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