2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs 2014 Nissan GT-R

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2014 Nissan GT-R

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2-Door Coupe SLS AMG Black Series

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLS AMG Black Series 2-Door Coupe SLS AMG Black Series	13	17	$255,750	$275,000
SLS AMG GT 2-Door Coupe SLS AMG GT	13	19	$187,395	$201,500
SLS AMG GT 2-Door Roadster SLS AMG GT	13	19	$193,440	$208,000

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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	$104,017	$109,330
GT-R 2-Door Coupe Premium	16	23	$94,755	$99,590
GT-R 2-Door Coupe Track Edition	16	23	$110,084	$115,710

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$255,750

$104,017

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$275,000

$109,330

Monthly Payment Estimate

$4583 / month

$1822 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT is fast, fun, and luxurious, while the Black Series is in a league above; just don't expect S-Class levels of comfort and equipment.

Sensual? No, but the 2014 Nissan GT-R overwhelms our circuits with unearthly performance and grip.

TCC Likes

Iconic design, especially with the gullwing coupe
Roadster has its own long, low-slung appeal
Brilliant performance, even better sound

Unbelievable all-wheel-drive composure
Rapid-fire dual-clutch shifts
NASA-grade acceleration

TCC Dislikes

Not much space in the cabin
Small trunk, which gets hot on longer drives
Not great gas mileage

Is it a supercar, or a supertuner?
Driving without drama: good or bad?
Stealthy clip of price increases

Fuel Economy

City

13 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

17 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

63.2

54.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

54.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

44.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Leg Room (in)

26.4

Second Hip Room (in)

44.9

Second Head Room (in)

33.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

183.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.5

109.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

Height, Overall (in)

53.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.2

8.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.8

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

19.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.6

Tires

Front Tire Size

P265/35YR19

P255/40YR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P295/30YR20

P285/35YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3616

3818

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 11

20 X 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9.5

20 X 9.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

760

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

468 @ 5500

463 @ 3200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

6.2 L/379

3.8 L/232

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

622 @ 7400

545 @ 6400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.30

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.25

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.80

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.40

4.06

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

1.59

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.79

3.38

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series

Nissan GT-R

Body Style

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

12.9

9.5

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