Compare Mercedes SLS AMG C197 vs Mercedes S-Class Coupe C217
Variants
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 63 AMG
S 65 AMG
S 400 4MATIC
S 500 4MATIC
S 500
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
176 L / 6.2 cu-ft
400 L / 14.1 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
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.3 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Trailing arm
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
133 mm / 5.2 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
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
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Reviews
Neofiliac score
98%
92%
Pros
- Very beautiful
- Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
- Sensuous proportions
- Great handling
- Updated M279 V12
- Luxurious interior
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Rather good styling
- S65 AMG remained RWD
Cons
- Poor rear visibility
- Questionable engine reliability
- AWD nonsense
- No S600 Coupe
- Smaller than the C216
- Somewhat generic styling
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