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Mercedes-Benz SLS

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Mercedes-Benz built the SLS in 2010–2015. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS to the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
2010–2015
Brand from
Germany
Body styles
Coupé
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
3 cars

How it changed

Power went from 571 hp in the 2011 SLS to 631 hp in the 2013 SLS. It got lighter along the way: 1,735 kg for the 2011 car, 1,550 kg for the 2013. The most powerful here is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS at 631 hp (471 kW), more than 94% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS, in 3.6 s.

Every SLS in the catalog

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS

571 hp · 0–62 mph 3.8 s · 1,735 kg

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a front mid-engine, 2-seater, limited production sports car developed by the Mercedes-AMG division of German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, with the assistance of Scottish Formula One driver David Coulthard. The car is the successor to the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. SLS stands for "Super Leicht Sport".

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Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2011 SLS571 hp (426 kW)479 lb-ft (649 Nm)3.8 s197 mph (317 km/h)1,735 kg (3,825 lb)6.2 L V8Rear Wheel Drive7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT)16 mpg
2012 SLS591 hp (441 kW)479 lb-ft (649 Nm)3.7 s199 mph (320 km/h)1,695 kg (3,737 lb)6.2 L V8Rear Wheel Drive7-speed automatic (DCT)16 mpg
2013 SLS631 hp (471 kW)468 lb-ft (635 Nm)3.6 s196 mph (315 km/h)1,550 kg (3,417 lb)6.2 L V8Rear Wheel Drive7-speed automatic DCT15 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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