Compare Mercedes SLS AMG C197 vs Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series vs Audi TT RS FV facelift

Variants
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT
TT RS
TT RS Heritage Edition

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
176 L / 6.2 cu-ft
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
305 L / 10.8 cu-ft ~ 712 L / 25.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
11.5 L / 12.2 qt
9.1 L / 9.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
7.1 L / 7.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
370 kg / 816 lbs
425 kg / 937 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
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
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1271 mm / 50.0 in
1344 mm / 52.9 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4087 mm / 160.9 in
4201 mm / 165.4 in
Size | Width
1794 mm / 70.6 in
1832 mm / 72.1 in | 1966 mm / 77.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1543.0 mm / 60.7 in
Weight
1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs
1450.0 kg / 3196.7 lbs
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
9J x 19
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2505 mm / 98.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.5 sec
3.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.3 sec
3.5 sec
CO2 Emission
293 g/km
181 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.33
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)
7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 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
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Euro 6d - TEMP - EVAP
Engine
M 159.980
M 113.989
DAZA, DNWA
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
11.0:1
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5750 rpm
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5850-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
73.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
161.3 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 1700-5850 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
98%
78%
74%
Pros
  • Very beautiful
  • Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
  • Sensuous proportions
  • Great handling
  • Aggressive styling
  • The highest tune of M113K engine
  • Good performance overall
  • Sweet I5 engine
  • Decent handling
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
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some what adolescent in styling

Price

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