The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS (11 - 12)
€ 452,200
€ 112,000
€ 452,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé is 8.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
49.6
75.1
83
51.2
72.9
80.8
75.1 in
Width
72.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
49.6 in
Height
51.2 in
106.3
183.3
92.5
174.6
183.3 in
Length
174.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
12.06 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
C199
Generation
997
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
617 hp
402 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
575 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
208 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
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6.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
6.32 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
16 mpg
21 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
30 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
416 mi
Range
378 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
416 mi
378 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
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).
208.4 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
274.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4 GTS
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
379 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
