McLaren MP4-12C vs Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series
| Category | SLS AMG Black Series | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 3.8 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 631 / 622 | 600 / 591 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 635 / 468 | 600 / 443 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1646 / 3629 | 1458 / 3214 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 383 / 378 | 411 / 406 |
| Average price | €255,000 | €223,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | SLS AMG Black Series | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:23.10 | 0:23.20 |
| Laguna Seca (post 1988) | 1:35.03 | 1:34.50 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:25.67 | 7:28.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:08.20 | 1:08.70 |
| Top Gear Track | 1:19.00 | 1:16.20 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | SLS AMG Black Series | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.2 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.9 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.8 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.8 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.0 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 8.3 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 9.8 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 11.6 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 13.7 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 16.4 s | 13.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.0 s @ 106.3 mph | 7.4 s @ 110.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.1 s @ 129.8 mph | 10.7 s @ 134.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | SLS AMG Black Series | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.1 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.5 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.6 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 4.8 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.0 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.5 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 8.5 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 10.1 s | 8.7 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | SLS AMG Black Series | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 2.9 s | 2.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.9 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.3 s | 6.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 7.5 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 10.4 s | 11.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.5 s | 2.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.3 s | 6.1 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | SLS AMG Black Series | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (103 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 120 m (394 ft) | 123 m (404 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 123 m (404 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (100 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (151 ft) | 44 m (145 ft) |
General performance
| Category | SLS AMG Black Series | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 315 kph (196 mph) | 333 kph (207 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 11.1 s @ 764 ft | 10.6 s @ 741 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.83 g (8 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.4 kph (45.0 mph) | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 137.0 kph (85.1 mph) | 138.0 kph (85.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 12.5 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.11 g (11 m/s²) | 1.06 g (10 m/s²) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -4 kg (-9 lbs) | 64 kg (141 lbs) |
Summary
| Category | SLS AMG Black Series | McLaren MP4-12C |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 72 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
MP4-12C is the fastest by considerable margin.
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