Performance Review: Mercedes SLS Electric Drive AMG - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes SLS Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes SLS Electric Drive AMG is the 1 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Mercedes SLS has a 1cc - Electric powerplant with 0 cylinders in a - formation.

Alternative Electric -0's includes the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood

The SLS shares its Electric -0 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the SLS's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2110 kgs (4651 lbs) this makes the Mercedes SLS Electric Drive AMG in the same weight category as the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes SLS shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 1cc 0V -0 engine produces 740 bhp (551 kW) @ 1 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 738 lb-ft (1000.5 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (726 lb-ft) or the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (715 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes SLS you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (375.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes SLS.

The Mercedes SLS has a Power to weight ratio of 350.7 bhp per ton and 349.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 SLS competing with the 2017 McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (375.1 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 RS (375.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes SLS generating around 349.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (374.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo (373.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.0 secs, this made the Mercedes SLS Electric Drive AMG as fast as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs). This Mercedes SLS Electric Drive AMG is also faster than the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the and the 2020 Lotus Evora GT410 Sport 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the SLS and the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes SLS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.23 secs @ 121.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro (11.18 secs), the 2003 BMW 3 Series M3 CSL 2d SMG E46 (11.18 secs), and the 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 425bhp (11.18 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Mercedes SLS Electric Drive AMG has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 SLS equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Mercedes SLS Electric Drive AMG then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2013 SLS Rivals List.

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