The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 493,900
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 111,100
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) SL 500
€ 493,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SLR McLaren Roadster is 3.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the SL 500.
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
50.4
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
75.1
83
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
75.1 in
Width
71.7 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
50.4 in
Height
51.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
106.3
183.3
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
183.3 in
Length
179.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.44 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
C199
Generation
R230
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 273.965
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
383 hp
SL 500
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
SL 500

Performance

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
206 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

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6.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
6.52 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
20 mpg
SL 500
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
22 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
416 mi
Range
418 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
418 mi
SL 500
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).
225.5 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
342 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data