The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13) vs. BMW 840d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 186,800
€ 100,000
€ 186,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé is 8.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the BMW 840d Coupé.
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840d Coupé
49.7
76.3
90.4
52.8
74.9
84.1
76.3 in
Width
74.9 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
49.7 in
Height
52.8 in
105.5
182.6
111.1
190.7
182.6 in
Length
190.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
111.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840d Coupé
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.02 %
General
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840d Coupé
C197
Generation
G15
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 Coupé
BMW 840d 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
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
563 hp
316 hp
BMW 840d Coupé
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
479 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 840d Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840d Coupé
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 840d Coupé
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6.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
6.64 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
BMW 840d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840d Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
18 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 840d Coupé
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
400 mi
Range
672 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
400 mi
672 mi
BMW 840d 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
250.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 840d Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
529 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















