Compare Mercedes SLS AMG C197 vs Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Variants
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
176 L / 6.2 cu-ft
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
11.5 L / 12.2 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
Payload
370 kg / 816 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Trailing arm
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
Construction
Body Style
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
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 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
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
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
Reviews
Neofiliac score
98%
78%
Pros
- Very beautiful
- Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
- Sensuous proportions
- Great handling
- Aggressive styling
- The highest tune of M113K engine
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
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