The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 452,200

€ 127,500

€ 452,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘ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 14.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the S 500 Coupé.
SLR McLaren Coupé
S 500 Coupé
49.6
75.1
83
55.6
74.8
83
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.6 in
Height
55.6 in
106.3
183.3
115.9
197.9
183.3 in
Length
197.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SLR McLaren Coupé
S 500 Coupé
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
710 lb
15.41 %

General
SLR McLaren Coupé
S 500 Coupé
C199
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLR McLaren Coupé
S 500 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 278.929


3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
SLR McLaren Coupé
617 hp
449 hp
S 500 Coupé
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SLR McLaren Coupé
575 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 500 Coupé
Performance
SLR McLaren Coupé
S 500 Coupé
208 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 Coupé
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6.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Coupé
6.32 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLR McLaren Coupé
S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
27 mpg
SLR McLaren Coupé
16 mpg
27 mpg
S 500 Coupé
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
22 mpg
highway
33 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
416 mi
Range
565 mi
SLR McLaren Coupé
416 mi
565 mi
S 500 Coupé
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).
166.7 kWh
SLR McLaren Coupé
274.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
S 500 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLR McLaren Coupé
S 500 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
379 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data