The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)

€ 120,000
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) SL 500
€ 517,700
 Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 120,000
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 SL 500 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the SLR McLaren Roadster.
SL 500
SLR McLaren Roadster
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
73.9
82.6
50
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
75.1
83
73.9 in
Width
75.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.8 in
Height
50 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
106.3
183.3
181.8 in
Length
183.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 500
SLR McLaren Roadster
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3926 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.23 %
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)

General

SL 500
SLR McLaren Roadster
R231
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 500
SLR McLaren Roadster
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 278.927
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
SL 500
429 hp
617 hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
SL 500
516 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
SLR McLaren Roadster

Performance

SL 500
SLR McLaren Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
208 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster

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9.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 lb/hp
SL 500
9.17 lb/hp
6.36 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 500
SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
16 mpg
SL 500
26 mpg
16 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
416 mi
SL 500
439 mi
416 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
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).
274.7 kWh
SL 500
174.3 kWh
274.7 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 500
SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
439 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data