The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
€ 162,000

€ 493,900

€ 162,000
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 a little. The SL 63 AMG is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the SLR McLaren Roadster.
SL 63 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
51.2
73.9
82.6
50.4
75.1
83
73.9 in
Width
75.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.2 in
Height
50.4 in
101.8
182.4
106.3
183.3
182.4 in
Length
183.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SL 63 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.08 %

General
SL 63 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
R231
Generation
C199
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SL 63 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
M 157.983
Engine Code
M 155.980


4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
SL 63 AMG
577 hp
617 hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
SL 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
SLR McLaren Roadster
Performance
SL 63 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
206 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster
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7.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.52 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
7.05 lb/hp
6.52 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SL 63 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
16 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
31 mpg
highway
22 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
475 mi
Range
416 mi
SL 63 AMG
475 mi
416 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
Environmental Impact
185.7 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
SL 63 AMG
185.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SL 63 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data