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

Variants
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT
R8 V10 performance quattro
R8 V10 performance RWD
R8 V10 quattro
R8 V10 RWD
4.2 FSI 420
4.2 FSI 420 AMT
4.2 FSI 430
4.2 FSI 430 AMT
5.2 FSI 525
5.2 FSI 525 AMT
GT AMT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
176 L / 6.2 cu-ft
112 L / 4.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
25.0 L / 26.4 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
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Trailing arm
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1236 mm / 48.7 in
1252 mm / 49.3 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4429 mm / 174.4 in
Size | Width
1940 mm / 76.4 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1645.0 mm / 64.8 in
Track Width | Rear
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
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
12.7:1
12.5:1
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
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic S tronic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
98%
90%
86%
Pros
  • Very beautiful
  • Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
  • Sensuous proportions
  • Great handling
  • Great performance
  • Naturally-aspirated V10
  • Almost a small Lambo
  • Newly available in RWD
  • Wonderful dry sump engines
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Manual transmission
Cons
  • Poor rear visibility
  • Questionable engine reliability
  • Very little cargo space
  • AWD-only
  • Automated manual transmission
  • Awkward styling from some angles

Price

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