Compare McLaren 720S vs Mercedes SLS AMG C197 vs Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Variants
720S
765LT
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
360 L / 12.7 cu-ft
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
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
370 kg / 816 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.2 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
6.9 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.3 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
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
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
2670 mm / 105.1 in
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
249 g/km
293 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Fuel Economy
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
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
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
M840T
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
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3994.0 cc
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 | Redline
8500 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
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic SSG
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
90%
98%
78%
Pros
- Great performance
- Up to awe-inspiring 765PS of power and 800Nm of torque
- Glorious 8500rpm redline
- Smooth styling
- Very beautiful
- Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
- Sensuous proportions
- Great handling
- Aggressive styling
- The highest tune of M113K engine
Cons
- Questionable reliability
- 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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