2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs 2012 Nissan GT-R

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2012 Nissan GT-R

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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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2-Door Coupe Black Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GT-R 2-Door Coupe Black Edition	16	23	$89,492	$95,100
GT-R 2-Door Coupe Premium	16	23	$84,648	$89,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$176,328

$89,492

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$189,600

$95,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$3160 / month

$1585 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The 2012 GT-R outraces some of the world's top sports cars, at a fraction of their price.

TCC Likes

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

Amazing handling, grip and poise
Blink-and-you'll-miss-'em shifts
Shattering acceleration

TCC Dislikes

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

Un-exotic styling
Driving experience can feel digital, unengaging
Not a real manual transmission

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

54.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

44.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Second Head Room (in)

33.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.0

Second Leg Room (in)

26.4

Second Hip Room (in)

44.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

183.9

Height, Overall (in)

49.3

53.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.0

63.0

Wheelbase (in)

105.5

109.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.3

74.6

Track Width, Front (in)

66.2

62.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.2

8.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4 x 1.4

15.35 x 1.3

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 1.0

15 x 1.2

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.2

19.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.1

15.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.0

- TBD -

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P295/30YR20

P285/35ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/35YR19

P255/40ZR20

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare 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)

3573

3829

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 9.5

20 x 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 11.0

20 x 10.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

11.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

- TBD -

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

479 @ 4750

448 @ 3200-6000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

6.3L/379

3.8L/232

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

563 @ 6800

530 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.67

3.70

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.25

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.80

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.40

4.06

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

1.60

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.79

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.30

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Trans Order Code

- TBD -

GR6

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

2 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Nissan GT-R

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

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Emissions

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

11.6

9.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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