The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S (12 - 15)
€ 452,200
€ 119,000
€ 452,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,000
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
49.6
75.1
83
51
71.2
77.9
75.1 in
Width
71.2 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
49.6 in
Height
51 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 S
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
657 lb
16.86 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
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
424 hp
at 7500 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
617 hp
424 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
575 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
208 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
▶ REPLAY
6.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
6.32 lb/hp
7.64 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
16 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
22 mpg
highway
32 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
416 mi
Range
419 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
416 mi
419 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
274.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
379 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
