The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 517,700

€ 87,500

€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 SLR McLaren Roadster is 3.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the SL 350 Sportmotor.
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 350 Sportmotor
50
75.1
83
51.9
71.7
81.7
75.1 in
Width
71.7 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
50 in
Height
51.9 in
106.3
183.3
100.8
179.8
183.3 in
Length
179.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 350 Sportmotor
3926 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.41 %

General
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 350 Sportmotor
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 350 Sportmotor
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 272.968


3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
312 hp
SL 350 Sportmotor
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SL 350 Sportmotor
Performance
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 350 Sportmotor
208 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SL 350 Sportmotor
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6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
24 mpg
SL 350 Sportmotor
11 mpg
city
16 mpg
22 mpg
highway
32 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
416 mi
Range
502 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
502 mi
SL 350 Sportmotor
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).
187.5 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
SL 350 Sportmotor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data