The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) SL 65 AMG
€ 517,700
 Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 225,600
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 65 AMG is 2.3 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SLR McLaren Roadster.
SL 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
50
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
75.1
83
71.7 in
Width
75.1 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51 in
Height
50 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
106.3
183.3
181 in
Length
183.3 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3926 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
747 lb
15.98 %
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)

General

SL 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
R230
Generation
C199
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SL 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
M 275.981
Engine Code
M 155.980
3
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
SL 65 AMG
604 hp
617 hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
SLR McLaren Roadster

Performance

SL 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
208 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster

▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
6.36 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
16 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
25 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
416 mi
SL 65 AMG
355 mi
416 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
Environmental Impact
265.2 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 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SL 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
439 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data