The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 452,200
€ 227,800
€ 452,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 227,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The SLR McLaren Coupé is 17.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 6.2 inches lower than the CL 65 AMG.
SLR McLaren Coupé
CL 65 AMG
49.6
75.1
83
55.9
73.7
83.9
75.1 in
Width
73.7 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
49.6 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
183.3
116.3
200.6
183.3 in
Length
200.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SLR McLaren Coupé
CL 65 AMG
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4949 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5831 lb
Weight Difference:
1052 lb
21.26 %
General
SLR McLaren Coupé
CL 65 AMG
C199
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLR McLaren Coupé
CL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 275.982


3
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
SLR McLaren Coupé
617 hp
621 hp
CL 65 AMG
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
SLR McLaren Coupé
575 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
CL 65 AMG
Performance
SLR McLaren Coupé
CL 65 AMG
208 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
SLR McLaren Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
CL 65 AMG
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6.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Coupé
6.32 lb/hp
7.97 lb/hp
CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLR McLaren Coupé
CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
16 mpg
SLR McLaren Coupé
16 mpg
16 mpg
CL 65 AMG
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
24 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
416 mi
Range
391 mi
SLR McLaren Coupé
416 mi
391 mi
CL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
274.7 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).
270.9 kWh
SLR McLaren Coupé
274.7 kWh
270.9 kWh
CL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLR McLaren Coupé
CL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
379 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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