What the hell?Comparing the Z8 against SLS?This is a stupid idea!
BMW Z8 vs Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
| Category | BMW Z8 | SLS AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 6.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 400 / 395 | 571 / 563 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 650 / 479 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1616 / 3563 | 1683 / 3710 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 248 / 244 | 339 / 335 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW Z8 | SLS AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.40 | 1:10.80 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:25.30 | 1:17.06 |
| Mireval | 1:39.52 | 1:33.90 |
| Jarama | 1:53.52 | 1:50.10 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:07.00 | 7:40.00 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW Z8 | SLS AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.9 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.8 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.5 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.7 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.1 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 10.5 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.4 s | 7.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 8.2 s @ 103.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s @ 111.6 mph | 11.5 s @ 125.9 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW Z8 | SLS AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.4 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.2 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.1 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.2 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.1 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.1 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 22.9 s | 14.9 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 30.0 s | 18.5 s |
| 1000 m | 23.3 s | 20.9 s @ 257.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW Z8 | SLS AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.6 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 3.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.7 s | 4.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.5 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.6 s | 6.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.0 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 16.0 s | 12.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.6 s | 2.5 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW Z8 | SLS AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 11 m (36 ft) | 8 m (28 ft) |
| 60 kph - 0 | 13 m (43 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 60 m (197 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 148 m (487 ft) | 134 m (438 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 30 m (100 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 50 m (164 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z8 | SLS AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 323 kph (201 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.5 kph (38.8 mph) | 69.6 kph (43.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) | 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z8 | SLS AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 82 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 49 | 100 |
| Overall | 69 | 100 |
Verdict
SLS AMG is the fastest by a huge margin.
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