The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 517,700
€ 99,300
€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the SL 400.
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
50
75.1
83
51.8
73.9
82.6
75.1 in
Width
73.9 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
50 in
Height
51.8 in
106.3
183.3
101.8
182.3
183.3 in
Length
182.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
3926 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.57 %
General
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
C199
Generation
R231
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 276.825
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
362 hp
SL 400
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
SL 400
Performance
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
208 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
SL 400
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6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
31 mpg
SL 400
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
22 mpg
highway
39 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
416 mi
Range
524 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
524 mi
SL 400
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).
145.8 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
SL 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
