The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)

€ 80,900
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) SL 280
€ 493,900
 Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 493,900

ⓘ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 SL 280 is 3.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SLR McLaren Roadster.
SL 280
SLR McLaren Roadster
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
71.7
81.7
50.4
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
75.1
83
71.7 in
Width
75.1 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.9 in
Height
50.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
106.3
183.3
179.8 in
Length
183.3 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 280
SLR McLaren Roadster
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)

General

SL 280
SLR McLaren Roadster
R230
Generation
C199
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 280
SLR McLaren Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
M 272.949
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
SL 280
228 hp
617 hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
SL 280
221 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
SLR McLaren Roadster

Performance

SL 280
SLR McLaren Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
206 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SL 280

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster

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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.52 lb/hp
SL 280
17.55 lb/hp
6.52 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 280
SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
16 mpg
SL 280
25 mpg
16 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
34 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
416 mi
SL 280
529 mi
416 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
274.7 kWh
SL 280
178.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 280
SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data