Compare Mercedes SLS AMG C197 vs McLaren 720S Spider
Variants
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT
720S
765LT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
176 L / 6.2 cu-ft
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
6.9 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
11.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.3 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Trailing arm
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
Track Width | Front
1659.0 mm / 65.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3994.0 cc
Engine | Redline
8500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic SSG
Reviews
Neofiliac score
98%
87%
Pros
- Very beautiful
- Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
- Sensuous proportions
- Great handling
- Down to exceptional 2.8s 0-100kph time
- Sweet V8 engine
- Glorious 8500rpm redline
- Hard convertible top
- Still RWD
Cons
- Poor rear visibility
- Questionable engine reliability
- Awkward styling compared to the Italians
- Very little cargo space
- Reliability and build quality concerns
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