Video: AutoCar pits Mercedes SLS AMG against, Porsche 911, Lamborghini Gallardo, Aston Martin Vantage

June 30, 2010October 29, 2011 Omar Rana Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Coupes, Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Porsche 911 Turbo, Sports Cars, Supercars

The folks over at AutoCar set out on a mission to figure out what is the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG’s closest rival. They brought along the new Porsche 911 Turbo, Lamborghini Gallardo and the Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Which of the three came the closest to the Gullwing Benz? Check out the video after the jump to find out.

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Refresher: Power for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG comes from a 6.2L V8 making 563-hp with a maximum torque of 479 lb-ft. Mated to an E-SELECT system that controls the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission, the SLS AMG can go from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds (with the Race Start launch control system) with a top speed of 196 mph.