The SLS AMG GT is remarkable in standard form, and truly outstanding in Black Series guise, but there are a few cars on the market that rival it in both performance and luxury.
The Audi R8, particularly the V10 in coupe or spyder form, offers its own unique take on extreme performance, but with a more comfortable, daily-use appeal lacking in the SLS.
The Nissan GT-R doesn't match the SLS AMG for luxury or refinement, but its performance is truly breathtaking.
Porsche's 911 matches the Audi R8 for daily ease-of-use, and in 911 Turbo form, is utterly unshakeable in its on-track or back-road performance abilties.
The Ferrari California and Maserati Gran Turismo offer slightly more exotic appeal, especially the Ferrari, but for the design conscious, the gullwing doors may outweigh even graceful Italian styling.
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The 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT is the last of the current line, but it still promises to be a top-level super sports car. |
The 2015 Audi R8 is a supercar fit for daily driving, thanks to its German precision and Italian powerplant. |
Did you think the previous GT-R offered unearthly performance? The 2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo takes it up a notch, with some added finesse. |
The 2015 Porsche 911 is an enthusiast's dream, with excellent handling, comfort, and performance at every step through its range. |
The Maserati GranTurismo looks equally good with a fixed or convertible roof and offers a Ferrari-built V-8 for those who want similar power in a different Italian wrapper. | As the entry point to Ferrari ownership, the 2014 California balances performance, style, and practicality surprisingly well. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $221,580 | $115,900 | $101,770 | $84,300 | $132,825 | $198,190 |
| 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 | 13 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy |
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| Premium Unleaded V-8 | Premium Unleaded V-8 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded H-6 | Premium Unleaded V-8 | Premium Unleaded V-8 |
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| Two-Seaters | Two-Seaters | Subcompact Cars | Minicompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
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| 2-Door Coupe SLS AMG GT Final Edition | 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V8 | 2-Door Coupe Premium | 2-Door Coupe Carrera | 2-Door Coupe GranTurismo Sport | 2-Door Convertible |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Coupe | quattro Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Convertible |
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| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
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| 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. 2015 Audi R8 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. 2015 Nissan GT-R | 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. 2015 Porsche 911 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. 2015 Maserati GranTurismo | 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. 2014 Ferrari California | |
