What engine is in the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe?

A naturally aspirated 6,208cc V8 producing 420kW and 650Nm, through an AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.

Does the SLS AMG Coupe have gullwing doors?

Yes - the SLS AMG Coupe's aluminium spaceframe body uses gullwing doors, a signature feature that the Roadster variant does not share.

What is the 0-100km/h time of the SLS AMG?

Mercedes-Benz Australia's ADR-cited specification sheet for this model does not publish an acceleration figure or top speed, so it is not stated here.

Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class, Price, Specs & Review

Everything on the Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class — for used buyers and research. 2 variants. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs. Specifications are sourced from Mercedes-Benz's original Australian brochures for this generation; new-car pricing is no longer shown as it is no longer sold new.

Data checked: specs 12 Aug 2026

Discontinued. The Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class generations listed on this page are no longer sold new in Australia. Specifications are kept for reference and used-buyer research; pricing is no longer shown as it is not a current new-car offer.

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2 variants of the Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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SLS AMG Coupe2011Discontinued420kW / 650Nm13.3L/100kmRWD—

Power: 420kW
Torque: 650Nm
Fuel use: 13.3L/100km
Gearbox: AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed automatic
Drive: RWD

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe is the gullwing-door flagship of the C197 range, using a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 (420kW/650Nm) through an AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed transmission, rear-wheel drive and an aluminium spaceframe body. Mercedes-Benz Australia's November 2011 specification sheet lists 13.3L/100km combined (ADR 81/02) and 311g/km CO2, with an AMG Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system, COMAND APS navigation and a mechanical rear-axle differential lock standard. This model year is discontinued; the nameplate ended production in 2014.

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SLS AMG Roadster2011Discontinued420kW / 650Nm13.3L/100kmRWD—

Power: 420kW
Torque: 650Nm
Fuel use: 13.3L/100km
Gearbox: AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed automatic
Drive: RWD

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster shares the Coupe's naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 (420kW/650Nm), AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed transmission and rear-wheel drive, but replaces the gullwing doors with a triple-layer fabric soft top, and adds AIRSCARF neck-level heating, designo Exclusive leather sports seats and Blind Spot Assist over the Coupe. Mercedes-Benz Australia's November 2011 specification sheet lists the same 13.3L/100km combined (ADR 81/02) and 311g/km CO2. This model year is discontinued; the nameplate ended production in 2014.

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