1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing vs. 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S: Performance Data and Complete Specs

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.