The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé PDK (11 - 15)
€ 452,200
€ 93,900
€ 452,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé is 6.5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
49.6
75.1
83
51.3
71.2
77.9
75.1 in
Width
71.2 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
49.6 in
Height
51.3 in
106.3
183.3
96.5
176.8
183.3 in
Length
176.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
646 lb
16.57 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
C199
Generation
991
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
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
3.4 L / 166 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
617 hp
345 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
575 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
208 mph
Maximum Speed
178 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
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6.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
6.32 lb/hp
9.43 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
16 mpg
29 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
22 mpg
highway
36 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
416 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
416 mi
485 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
274.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
379 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
