The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé 722 Edition (06 - 09) vs. BMW 640i Gran Coupé Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 476,000

€ 84,900

€ 476,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé is 13.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the BMW 640i Gran Coupé.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
49.3
75.1
83
54.8
74.6
81.9
75.1 in
Width
74.6 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
49.3 in
Height
54.8 in
106.3
183.3
116.9
197.1
183.3 in
Length
197.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
3801 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
5.54 %

General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
C199
Generation
F06
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 155.980
Engine Code
N55-B30


3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
641 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
641 hp
316 hp
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
605 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
605 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
209 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
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5.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
5.93 lb/hp
12.73 lb/hp
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
16 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
416 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
416 mi
572 mi
BMW 640i Gran 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
274.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
5
476 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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