Compare Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 vs 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
63 L / 2.2 cu-ft
176 L / 6.2 cu-ft
400 L / 14.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
25.0 L / 26.4 qt
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
13.0 L / 13.7 qt
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.3 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Trailing arm
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 255/30 R20 Rear wheel tires: 355/25 R21
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door mild-hybrid Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
133 mm / 5.2 in
Size | Height
1139 mm / 44.8 in
Size | Length
4870 mm / 191.7 in
4638 mm / 182.6 in
Size | Width
2099 mm / 82.6 in | 2265 mm / 89.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Weight
1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 9J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 13J x 21
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
2.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
2.7 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
30.0 m / 98.4 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Top Speed
355.0 km/h / 220.6 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6 - LEV 3
Euro 5
Euro 6
Engine
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
95.0 mm / 3.7 in
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.8:1
11.3:1
Engine | Displacement
6.5 L / 396.5 cu-in / 6498.0 cc
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
Engine | Power
785.0 hp / 585.4 kW @ 8500 rpm + 34.0 hp / 25.4 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Redline
8700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
120.8 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
76.4 mm / 3.0 in
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
720 Nm / 531.0 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm + 35 Nm / 25.8 lb-ft
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability
2022

Reviews

Neofiliac score
94%
98%
92%
Pros
  • Some retro styling cues
  • Mind-blowing 2.8s 0-100kph time
  • Awe-inspiring 785hp of power and 720Nm of torque
  • Glorious 8700rpm redline
  • 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
  • Very little cargo space
  • Too powerful?
  • AWD only
  • Poor rear visibility
  • Questionable engine reliability
  • AWD nonsense
  • No S600 Coupe
  • Smaller than the C216
  • Somewhat generic styling

Price

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