The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 493,900
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 150,100
 Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) SL 600
€ 493,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100

ⓘ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 600.
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 600
50.4
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
75.1
83
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (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 600 Automatic (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 600
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.76 %
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)

General

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 600
C199
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 600
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 275.954
3
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
510 hp
SL 600
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
SL 600

Performance

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 600
206 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

SL 600

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6.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
6.52 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
SL 600

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 600
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
17 mpg
SL 600
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
416 mi
Range
358 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
358 mi
SL 600
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).
263.3 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
263.3 kWh
SL 600
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
342 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data