2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT

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$221,580 - $228,080
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exotic styling and high-quality cabin

Some rivals hold the upper hand when it comes to overall performance

Last year of production

Swift acceleration and crispy driving dynamics

Tiny cargo area and limited interior practicality

350 units in the form of the Final Edition trim

Impressive exhaust soundtrack

Awful fuel economy

Specs & Features

$221,580

price

583 hp @ 6800 rpm

horsepower

479 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

6.2L 8cyl RWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe makes for an excellent contender in the midsize coupe class. With standalone trim on offer, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT has a base MSRP of $221,580. It competes directly with the Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe, the Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe, and the Aston Martin DB9 Coupe. Only a 6.2L V8 engine is offered, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. Together, they produce 583 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, the SLS AMG GT maintains a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the SLS AMG GT in 5 stunning colors, with the Obsidian Black being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

If you are interested in becoming the owner of a 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe, you better hurry. That said, don’t forget the optional AMG carbon ceramic braking system and the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG Watt sound system.

Trims

    Final Edition
    $221,580 onwards
    • 19-inch machined AMG forged aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rear Fog/driving lights
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$221,580- $228,080

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.07

Horsepower

583 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque

479 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

Capacity

2

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Gasoline

7.72

510 hp @ 6500 rpm

457 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.18

430 hp @ 7900 rpm

317 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

2

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$111,900- $118,200

Gasoline

9.14

560 hp @ 6000 rpm

500 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.65

650 hp @ 6400 rpm

650 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

2

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Gasoline

7.1

455 hp @ 6000 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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Gasoline

8.06

454 hp @ 7000 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.07

641 hp @ 7250 rpm

500 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

2

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Gasoline

7.92

545 hp @ 6400 rpm

463 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.35

520 hp @ 6000 rpm

487 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

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2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.17 sec11.6 sec190 mph
    2.6 sec10.5 sec139 mph
    3.1 sec11.4 sec-
    3.2 sec11.2 sec-
    3.3 sec--
    3.6 sec12.1 sec168 mph

    2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg19 mpg15 mpg22.5 gal.292.5/427.5 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.
      17 mpg24 mpg20 mpg17.9 gal.304.3/429.6 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg19.5 gal.312/448.5 mi.
      15 mpg20 mpg18 mpg16.9 gal.-
      16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg19 gal.304/418 mi.

      2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        182.6 in.76.3 in.49.7 in.6 in.105.5 in.
        2015 BMW M6

        Ranked #1

        193 in.74.8 in.54.1 in.4.2 in.112.2 in.
        192.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.4 in.115.8 in.
        189.2 in.76.5 in.54.9 in.6 in.108.1 in.
        188.5 in.74.1 in.56 in.5 in.113.4 in.
        185.8 in.74 in.50.5 in.4 in.107.9 in.

        2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          6.2 cu.ft.-6.2 cu.ft.
          8.8 cu.ft.79 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.
          4.1 cu.ft.120.9 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
          2015 BMW M6

          Ranked #3

          13 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          4.1 cu.ft.-13.2 cu.ft.
          5 cu.ft.99.8 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.

          2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            6.2 cu.ft.6.2 cu.ft.6.2 cu.ft.-
            2015 BMW M6

            Ranked #2

            71.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            71 cu.ft.4.1 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.-
            50.3 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.67 ft.
            38.3 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.98 ft.
            17 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.-

            2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3726 lbs.
              -4217 lbs.
              800 lbs.- -
              -3549 lbs.
              915 lbs.3042 lbs.
              -3549 lbs.

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