2012 Lexus LFA vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2012 Lexus LFA

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LFA 2-Door Coupe	11	16	$337,500	$375,000

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2-Door Coupe SLS AMG

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLS AMG 2-Door Coupe SLS AMG	14	20	$176,328	$189,600
SLS AMG 2-Door Roadster SLS AMG	14	20	$182,373	$196,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$337,500

$176,328

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$375,000

$189,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$6250 / month

$3160 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Lexus LFA, like any supercar, is more of an emotional than a logical purchase, and if you can get over the fact that it's not the fastest even though it's one of the most expensive, it will serve well as a show-stopper.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has those stunning gullwing doors, but but we'd take the Roadster any day--all the better to savor the sounds from that epic AMG V-8.

TCC Likes

Incredibly quick-revving engine
Dashing, yet subdued styling for a supercar
Over-the-top engineering

Iconic, as a gullwing or roadster
Rippling, muscular V-8
Amazing traction

TCC Dislikes

Extremely high price
Lackluster performance for the category

Quick to oversteer
Long, and not exactly nimble as a result
A snug, short-sheeted cockpit

Fuel Economy

City

11 mpg

14 mpg

Highway

16 mpg

20 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Two Seater

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Head Room (in)

- TBD -

39.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

- TBD -

58.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Front Leg Room (in)

- TBD -

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

66.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.5

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

177.4

182.6

Height, Overall (in)

48.0

49.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

65.0

Wheelbase (in)

102.6

105.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

76.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

6.2

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4 x - TBD -

15.4 x 1.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2 x - TBD -

14.2 x 1.0

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

26.2

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.35

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.3

13.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

19.69

39.0

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P305/30ZR20

P295/30YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/35ZR20

P265/35YR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3483

3573

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x 9.5

19 x 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 11.5

20 x 11.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V10

Gas V8

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

- TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

354 @ 6800

479 @ 4750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

4.8L/293

6.3L/379

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

552 @ 8700

563 @ 6800

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

1.29

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.40

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.63

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

1.03

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.59

2.79

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

Trans Order Code

- TBD -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

2 Door Coupe

Vehicle Name

Lexus LFA

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

15.5

11.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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