The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 840d Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
€ 97,000

€ 186,800

€ 97,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 186,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The BMW 840d Gran Coupé is 17.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé.
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
55.4
76.1
84.1
49.7
76.3
90.4
76.1 in
Width
76.3 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
55.4 in
Height
49.7 in
119
200.1
105.5
182.6
200.1 in
Length
182.6 in
119 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
4409 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.24 %

General
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
G16
Generation
C197
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 159.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
316 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
502 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Performance
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840d Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 lb/hp
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
13.95 lb/hp
6.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
40 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
32 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
716 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
716 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
250.1 kWh
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
121.3 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
529 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data