The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 204,700

€ 120,600

€ 204,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,600
ⓘ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 Coupé GT is 18 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 6.2 inches lower than the CL 500.
SLS AMG Coupé GT
CL 500
49.7
76.3
90.4
55.9
73.7
83.9
76.3 in
Width
73.7 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
49.7 in
Height
55.9 in
105.5
182.6
116.3
200.6
182.6 in
Length
200.6 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SLS AMG Coupé GT
CL 500
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
827 lb
18.12 %

General
SLS AMG Coupé GT
CL 500
C197
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLS AMG Coupé GT
CL 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 159.980
Engine Code
M 278.920


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
SLS AMG Coupé GT
583 hp
429 hp
CL 500
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SLS AMG Coupé GT
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
CL 500
Performance
SLS AMG Coupé GT
CL 500
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

SLS AMG Coupé GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

CL 500
▶ REPLAY
6.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
SLS AMG Coupé GT
6.41 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLS AMG Coupé GT
CL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLS AMG Coupé GT
18 mpg
25 mpg
CL 500
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
33 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
400 mi
Range
543 mi
SLS AMG Coupé GT
400 mi
543 mi
CL 500
Environmental Impact
250.1 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).
179.9 kWh
SLS AMG Coupé GT
250.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLS AMG Coupé GT
CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
529 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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