The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4 E-Gear (09 - 10)
€ 120,000

€ 345,100

€ 120,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 345,100
ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 500 is 0.3 inches longer, 7.1 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4.
Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
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
181.8
104.9
181.5
181.8 in
Length
181.5 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
104.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.31 %

General
Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
R231
Generation
147
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.927
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.5 L / 318 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
641 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
429 hp
641 hp
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
516 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
Performance
Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
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9.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.81 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
9.17 lb/hp
5.81 lb/hp
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
11 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
26 mpg
11 mpg
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
18 mpg
city
7 mpg
33 mpg
highway
16 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
439 mi
Range
291 mi
Mercedes SL 500
439 mi
291 mi
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 500
174.3 kWh
403.5 kWh
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
797 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 500
Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster LP650-4
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