The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09)
€ 125,700

€ 452,200

€ 125,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 452,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The CL 500 is 17.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 6.2 inches taller than the SLR McLaren Coupé.
CL 500
SLR McLaren Coupé
55.9
73.7
83.9
49.6
75.1
83
73.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
55.9 in
Height
49.6 in
116.3
200.6
106.3
183.3
200.6 in
Length
183.3 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
CL 500
SLR McLaren Coupé
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
776 lb
16.6 %

General
CL 500
SLR McLaren Coupé
C216
Generation
C199
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CL 500
SLR McLaren Coupé
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
M 278.920
Engine Code
M 155.980


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
CL 500
429 hp
617 hp
SLR McLaren Coupé
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
CL 500
516 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
SLR McLaren Coupé
Performance
CL 500
SLR McLaren Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
208 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Coupé
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.32 lb/hp
CL 500
10.9 lb/hp
6.32 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CL 500
SLR McLaren Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
CL 500
24 mpg
16 mpg
SLR McLaren Coupé
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
31 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
521 mi
Range
416 mi
CL 500
521 mi
416 mi
SLR McLaren Coupé
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
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
CL 500
187.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
SLR McLaren Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CL 500
SLR McLaren Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
379 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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