The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 249,900

€ 226,100

€ 249,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 226,100
ⓘ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 SLS AMG Black Series Coupé is 17.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the CL 65 AMG.
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
CL 65 AMG
49.7
77.4
90.4
55.8
73.7
83.9
77.4 in
Width
73.7 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
49.7 in
Height
55.8 in
105.5
182.6
116.3
200.2
182.6 in
Length
200.2 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
CL 65 AMG
3583 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb

Weight Difference:
1356 lb
27.46 %

General
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
CL 65 AMG
C197
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
CL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 159.980
Engine Code
M 275.982


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
622 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
622 hp
604 hp
CL 65 AMG
468 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
468 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
CL 65 AMG
Performance
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
CL 65 AMG
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

CL 65 AMG
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5.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
5.76 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
17 mpg
16 mpg
CL 65 AMG
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
385 mi
Range
386 mi
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
385 mi
386 mi
CL 65 AMG
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).
274.7 kWh
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
259.6 kWh
274.7 kWh
CL 65 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
CL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
683 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data