
While the SLS AMG GT stands alone as the gullwing car in this group, each has its own mix of luxury and serious speed.
Audi's R8 is a strong alternative on both design and performance fronts, particularly in top-of-the-line R8 V10 Plus form.
Nissan's GT-R is the outlier here, offering less luxurious appointments but an all-wheel drive, twin-turbo V-6 powertrain that's ruled by some truly masterful electronics.
The Porsche 911 is a scalpel to most of the rest of this group's sledgehammer, with refined and precise driving characteristics, though it may not score as high on the panache scale.
The Maserati GranTurismo and Ferrari California offer their own brands of passionate styling, while being quick and fun-to-drive in their own right.
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Quick Specs | ||||
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. |
German precision and handling combines with Italian power to create a superb supercar that's also fit for daily use. |
Sensual? No, but the 2014 Nissan GT-R overwhelms our circuits with unearthly performance and grip. |
The 2014 Porsche 911 range spans a broad spectrum, but somehow manages to hit exactly the right marks at each point, balancing performance, features, and practicality almost perfectly. |
The Maserati GranTurismo mates serene yet sporty handling with a beautiful Ferrari V-8 engine note for one fabulous luxury coupe. |
MSRP From | ||||
$201,500 | $114,900 | $99,590 | $84,300 | $126,500 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
13 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Premium Unleaded V-8 | Premium Unleaded V-8 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded H-6 | Premium Unleaded V-8 |
EPA Class | ||||
Two-Seaters | Two-Seaters | Subcompact Cars | Minicompact Cars | Subcompact Cars |
Style Name | ||||
2-Door Coupe SLS AMG GT | 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V8 | 2-Door Coupe Premium | 2-Door Coupe Carrera | 2-Door Coupe GranTurismo Sport |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Coupe | quattro Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
Transmission | ||||
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. 2014 Audi R8 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. 2014 Nissan GT-R | 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. 2014 Porsche 911 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. 2014 Maserati GranTurismo |