The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Dodge Viper SRT-10 (03 - 10)
€ 493,900
€ 115,000
€ 493,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,000
ⓘ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 Roadster is 7.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Dodge Viper.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Dodge Viper
50.4
75.1
83
48.6
75.2
79.3
75.1 in
Width
75.2 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
50.4 in
Height
48.6 in
106.3
183.3
98.8
175.6
183.3 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Dodge Viper
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
11.18 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Dodge Viper
C199
Generation
SR
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Dodge Viper
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
3
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
10
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
8.3 L / 406 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
499 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
499 hp
Dodge Viper
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
524 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
524 lb‑ft
Dodge Viper
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Dodge Viper
206 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Viper
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6.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
6.52 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Dodge Viper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Dodge Viper
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
11 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
11 mpg
Dodge Viper
11 mpg
city
7 mpg
22 mpg
highway
18 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
416 mi
Range
206 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
206 mi
Dodge Viper
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).
399.8 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
399.8 kWh
Dodge Viper
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
787 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Dodge Viper
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
342 lb
Maximum Payload
395 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
