The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 204,700

€ 248,100

€ 204,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 248,100
ⓘ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 Coupé GT is 16 inches shorter, an inch wider and 6.3 inches lower than the S 65 AMG Coupé.
SLS AMG Coupé GT
S 65 AMG Coupé
49.7
76.3
90.4
56
75.3
83
76.3 in
Width
75.3 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.7 in
Height
56 in
105.5
182.6
115.9
198.6
182.6 in
Length
198.6 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SLS AMG Coupé GT
S 65 AMG Coupé
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
1080 lb
22.42 %

General
SLS AMG Coupé GT
S 65 AMG Coupé
C197
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLS AMG Coupé GT
S 65 AMG Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
M 159.980
Engine Code
M 279.980


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
583 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
SLS AMG Coupé GT
583 hp
621 hp
S 65 AMG Coupé
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
SLS AMG Coupé GT
479 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
S 65 AMG Coupé
Performance
SLS AMG Coupé GT
S 65 AMG Coupé
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

S 65 AMG Coupé
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6.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.76 lb/hp
SLS AMG Coupé GT
6.41 lb/hp
7.76 lb/hp
S 65 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLS AMG Coupé GT
S 65 AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SLS AMG Coupé GT
18 mpg
20 mpg
S 65 AMG Coupé
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
27 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
400 mi
Range
418 mi
SLS AMG Coupé GT
400 mi
418 mi
S 65 AMG Coupé
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).
225.5 kWh
SLS AMG Coupé GT
250.1 kWh
225.5 kWh
S 65 AMG Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLS AMG Coupé GT
S 65 AMG Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
529 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data