The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 E-Gear (06 - 09)
€ 517,700
€ 191,000
€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 191,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 4.2 inches taller than the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
50
75.1
83
45.9
74.8
85.6
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.6 in
50 in
Height
45.9 in
106.3
183.3
100.8
169.3
183.3 in
Length
169.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
3926 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.64 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
C199
Generation
140
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
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
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 8000 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
513 hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
208 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
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6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
7.07 lb/hp
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
14 mpg
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
11 mpg
city
9 mpg
22 mpg
highway
19 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
416 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
329 mi
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
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).
322 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
322 kWh
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
342 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
