The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13) vs. BMW 840i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 186,800

€ 97,800

€ 186,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 840i Coupé.
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840i 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 840i Coupé
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.14 %

General
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840i Coupé
C197
Generation
G15
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 840i Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 159.980
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
563 hp
335 hp
BMW 840i Coupé
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
479 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 840i Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840i Coupé
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840i Coupé
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6.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
6.64 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
BMW 840i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840i Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
18 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 840i Coupé
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
400 mi
Range
564 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
400 mi
564 mi
BMW 840i 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
250.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 840i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
BMW 840i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
529 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data