The Comparative Analysis :

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640 (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 314,200
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640 (07 - 10) Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
€ 123,100
 Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 314,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640 is 0.8 inches shorter, 7.1 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Mercedes SL 500
44.7
Blueprint Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640 (07 - 10)
81
88.9
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
81 in
Width
73.9 in
88.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
44.7 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640 (07 - 10)
104.9
181.5
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
181.5 in
Length
182.3 in
104.9 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Mercedes SL 500
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640 (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.84 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Mercedes SL 500
147
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Mercedes SL 500
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.5 L / 318 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
631 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
631 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
487 lb‑ft
at 6000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
487 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Mercedes SL 500
205 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

154 ft
0.000 sec

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
5.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
5.9 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
11 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
11 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
7 mpg
city
19 mpg
16 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
291 mi
Range
449 mi
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
291 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
403.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
170.4 kWh
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
403.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
797 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
683 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
4.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data