The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640 (07 - 10)
€ 99,300

€ 314,200

€ 99,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 314,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SL 400 is 0.8 inches longer, 7.1 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640.
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
51.8
73.9
82.6
44.7
81
88.9
73.9 in
Width
81 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
88.9 in
51.8 in
Height
44.7 in
101.8
182.3
104.9
181.5
182.3 in
Length
181.5 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.59 %

General
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
R231
Generation
147
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.5 L / 318 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
631 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 hp
631 hp
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
369 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
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10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.9 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
10.57 lb/hp
5.9 lb/hp
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
11 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
31 mpg
11 mpg
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
22 mpg
city
7 mpg
39 mpg
highway
16 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
524 mi
Range
291 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
291 mi
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
403.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
145.8 kWh
403.5 kWh
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
797 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP640
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
683 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data