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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

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5 versions · 4 Gasoline · 1 Electricity

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FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 (591 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

Gasoline · 2013–2014

Engine power
591 KM
Torque
650 Nm
Engine displacement
6,208 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.7 s
Maximum speed
320 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLS AMG
Version
SLS AMG Coupe (C197)
Engine
FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 (591 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2013
End of production
2014
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
320 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.7 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
3.6 mph
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
308 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M159.980
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6208 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7200 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
102.2 mm
Piston stroke
94.6 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
9.5 l
Coolant capacity
14 l
Power
591 KM @ 6800 obr./min
Torque
650 Nm @ 4750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
176 l
Maximum trunk capacity
176 l
Curb weight
1620 kg
Gross weight
1935 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4638 mm
Width
1939 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2075 mm
Height
1262 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Front track
1682 mm
Rear track
1651 mm
Front overhang
942 mm
Rear overhang
1016 mm
Turning circle
11.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
AMGSPEEDSHIFTDCT
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
390 mm
Front brake disc thickness
36 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
26 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
295/30 R20;265/35 R19
Rim size
11J x 20;9.5J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

6.2 V8 (571 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

Gasoline · 2010–2013

Engine power
571 KM
Torque
650 Nm
Engine displacement
6,208 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.8 s
Maximum speed
317 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLS AMG
Version
SLS AMG Coupe (C197)
Engine
6.2 V8 (571 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2010
End of production
2013
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
317 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.8 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
308 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M159.980
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6208 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7200 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
102.2 mm
Piston stroke
94.6 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
9.5 l
Coolant capacity
14 l
Power
571 KM @ 6800 obr./min
Torque
650 Nm @ 4750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
176 l
Curb weight
1620 kg
Gross weight
1935 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4638 mm
Width
1939 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2078 mm
Height
1262 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Front track
1682 mm
Rear track
1651 mm
Front overhang
942 mm
Rear overhang
1016 mm
Turning circle
11.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
AMGSPEEDSHIFTDCT
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
390 mm
Front brake disc thickness
36 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
26 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
295/30 R20;265/35 R19
Rim size
11J x 20;9.5J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

GT 6.2 V8 (591 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

Gasoline · 2012–2013

Engine power
591 KM
Torque
650 Nm
Engine displacement
6,208 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.7 s
Maximum speed
320 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLS AMG
Version
SLS AMG Coupe (C197)
Engine
GT 6.2 V8 (591 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2012
End of production
2013
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
320 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.7 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
3.6 mph
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
308 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M159.980
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6208 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7200 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
102.2 mm
Piston stroke
94.6 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
9.5 l
Coolant capacity
14 l
Power
591 KM @ 6800 obr./min
Torque
650 Nm @ 4750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
176 l
Curb weight
1620 kg
Gross weight
1935 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4638 mm
Width
1939 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2075 mm
Height
1262 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Front track
1682 mm
Rear track
1651 mm
Front overhang
942 mm
Rear overhang
1016 mm
Turning circle
11.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
AMGSPEEDSHIFTDCT
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
390 mm
Front brake disc thickness
36 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
26 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
295/30 R20;265/35 R19
Rim size
11J x 20;9.5J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

Black Series 6.2 V8 (631 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

Gasoline · 2013

Engine power
631 KM
Torque
635 Nm
Engine displacement
6,208 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.6 s
Maximum speed
315 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLS AMG
Version
SLS AMG Coupe (C197)
Engine
Black Series 6.2 V8 (631 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2013
End of production
2013
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
315 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.6 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
3.5 mph
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
321 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M159.980
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6208 cm³
Maximum engine speed
8000 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
102.2 mm
Piston stroke
94.6 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
9.5 l
Coolant capacity
14 l
Power
631 KM @ 7400 obr./min
Torque
635 Nm @ 5500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.38
Minimum trunk capacity
176 l
Curb weight
1550 kg
Gross weight
1860 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4638 mm
Width
1965 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2078 mm
Height
1260 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Front track
1702 mm
Rear track
1677 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
AMGSPEEDSHIFTDCT
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
402 mm
Front brake disc thickness
39 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
32 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
325/30 R20;275/35 R19
Rim size
12J x 20;10J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

Electric Drive 60 kWh (751 KM) AMG Torque Dynamics

Electricity · 2013–2014

Fuel type
Electricity
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.9 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLS AMG
Version
SLS AMG Coupe (C197)
Engine
Electric Drive 60 kWh (751 KM) AMG Torque Dynamics
Engine type
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2013
End of production
2014
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Electricity

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.9 s
Battery gross capacity
60 kWh
Electric range measurement standard
NEDC
All-electric range
250 km
Energy consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Average energy consumption
24 kWh/100 km

Engine

Max electric motor power
188 KM
2nd electric motor max power
188 KM
3rd electric motor max power
188 KM
4th electric motor max power
188 KM
Electric motor torque
250 Nm
2nd electric motor torque
250 Nm
3rd electric motor torque
250 Nm
4th electric motor torque
250 Nm
Electric motor position
Front axle, Transverse
2nd electric motor position
Front axle, Transverse
3rd electric motor position
Rear axle, Transverse
4th electric motor position
Rear axle, Transverse
System power
751 KM
System torque
1000 Nm

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4638 mm
Width
1939 mm
Height
1262 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Turning circle
11.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
1
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
402 mm
Front brake disc thickness
39 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
32 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
295/30 R20;265/35 R19
Rim size
11J x 20;9.5J x 19
ABS
yes