The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
€ 161,400

€ 517,700

€ 161,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 517,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The AMG GT C Roadster is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SLR McLaren Roadster.
AMG GT C Roadster
SLR McLaren Roadster
49.6
76.3
81.7
50
75.1
83
76.3 in
Width
75.1 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.6 in
Height
50 in
103.5
179.2
106.3
183.3
179.2 in
Length
183.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
AMG GT C Roadster
SLR McLaren Roadster
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3926 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.57 %

General
AMG GT C Roadster
SLR McLaren Roadster
C190
Generation
C199
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
AMG GT C Roadster
SLR McLaren Roadster
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 178
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
M 178.980
Engine Code
M 155.980


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
549 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
AMG GT C Roadster
549 hp
617 hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
502 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
AMG GT C Roadster
502 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
SLR McLaren Roadster
Performance
AMG GT C Roadster
SLR McLaren Roadster
196 mph
Maximum Speed
208 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

AMG GT C Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster
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6.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 lb/hp
AMG GT C Roadster
6.97 lb/hp
6.36 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
AMG GT C Roadster
SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
AMG GT C Roadster
21 mpg
16 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
354 mi
Range
416 mi
AMG GT C Roadster
354 mi
416 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
Environmental Impact
216 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).
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).
274.7 kWh
AMG GT C Roadster
216 kWh
274.7 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
AMG GT C Roadster
SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
452 lb
Maximum Payload
439 lb
4.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft




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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data