The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG
€ 493,900
 Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 238,800
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 slightly. The SL 65 AMG is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SLR McLaren Roadster.
SL 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
50.4
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
75.1
83
73.9 in
Width
75.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.8 in
Height
50.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
106.3
183.3
181.8 in
Length
183.3 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SL 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.42 %
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)

General

SL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
M 279.981
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
SL 65 AMG
621 hp
617 hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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
206 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SL 65 AMG
SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
16 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
28 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
416 mi
SL 65 AMG
402 mi
416 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
274.7 kWh
SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 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
739 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data