Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG vs Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series
| Category | SLK 55 AMG Black | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 400 / 395 | 517 / 510 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 520 / 384 | 720 / 531 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1506 / 3320 | 1985 / 4376 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 266 / 262 | 260 / 257 |
Lap Times
| Track | SLK 55 AMG Black | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Oschersleben | 1:48.67 | 1:47.21 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:40.60 | 1:39.60 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:14.00 | 8:06.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.40 | 1:16.50 |
Performance
| Category | SLK 55 AMG Black | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.3 s | 13.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.6 s | 8.9 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.4 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.1 s | 9.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.6 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s | 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | SLK 55 AMG Black | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
SL 55 AMG is the fastest by considerable margin.
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