The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13) vs. BMW 840d Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 249,900
€ 97,000
€ 249,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé is 17.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the BMW 840d Gran Coupé.
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
49.7
77.4
90.4
55.4
76.1
84.1
77.4 in
Width
76.1 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
49.7 in
Height
55.4 in
105.5
182.6
119
200.1
182.6 in
Length
200.1 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
119 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
3583 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
18.76 %
General
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
C197
Generation
G16
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

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

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
622 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
622 hp
316 hp
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
468 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
468 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
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5.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
5.76 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
17 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
385 mi
Range
716 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
385 mi
716 mi
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
259.6 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
259.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
BMW 840d Gran Coupé
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
5
683 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















