Compare McLaren Senna vs 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
2
Payload
370 kg / 816 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Trailing arm
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/35 R19, 315/30 R20
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
1195 mm / 47.0 in
1271 mm / 50.0 in
Size | Length
4744 mm / 186.8 in
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4087 mm / 160.9 in
Size | Width
2153 mm / 84.8 in
1794 mm / 70.6 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Weight
1198.0 kg / 2641.1 lbs
1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 19, 10J x 20
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
2.8 sec
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
2.9 sec
4.3 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
29.5 m / 96.8 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
100.0 m / 328.0 ft
CO2 Emission
280 g/km
293 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Fuel Economy
12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (combined)
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
335.0 km/h / 208.2 mph
280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
M840TR
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 / 244.0 cu-in / 3999.0 cc
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
Engine | Power
800.0 hp / 596.6 kW @ 7250 rpm
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
200.1 hp/L / 3.3 hp/cu-in
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
800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 5500-6700 rpm
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic

Production

Availability
2018
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
93%
98%
78%
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • 800PS / 800Nm of V8 power
  • Good styling overall
  • Very beautiful
  • Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
  • Sensuous proportions
  • Great handling
  • Aggressive styling
  • The highest tune of M113K engine
Cons
  • Too track-focused
  • 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

Price

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