Vehicle
2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Base Price
$130,825
$7463
Price as Tested
$151,075
$8897
Dimensions
Length
179.0 inches
178.0 inches
Width
76.3 inches
70.5 inches
Height
50.7 inches
51.2 inches
Wheelbase
103.5 inches
94.5 inches
Powertrain
Engine
twin-turbocharged DOHC 32-valve V-8
243 cu in (3982 cc)
SOHC 12-valve inline-6
183 cu in (2996 cc)
Power HP @ RPM
503 @ 6500
220 @ 6100
Torque LB-FT @ RPM
479 @ 1750
203 @ 4600
Fuel Delivery
direct injection
direct injection
Redline
7000 rpm
6400 rpm
LB Per HP
7.3
13.0
Driveline
Transmission
7-speed dual-clutch automatic
4-speed manual
Driven Wheels
rear
rear
C/D Test
Results
Acceleration
0–30 MPH
1.3 sec
2.9 sec
0–60 MPH
3.0 sec
7.7 sec
0–100 MPH
6.9 sec
17.7 sec
0–130 MPH
11.7 sec
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¼-Mile @ MPH
11.2 sec @ 127
15.9 sec
Top Speed
193 mph (gov ltd, mfr’s claim)
138 mph (drag ltd)
Chassis
Braking 70–0 MPH
141 feet
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Roadholding,
300-ft-dia Skidpad
1.05 g
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Weight
Curb
3677 pounds
2855 pounds
%Front/%Rear
47.5/52.5
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Fuel
EPA City/Hwy
16/24 mpg*
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2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S test results from C/D, June 2015.
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL test results from SCI, April 1956.
*C/D estimated.