The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 517,700
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 123,100
 Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) SL 500
€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the SL 500.
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
50
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
75.1
83
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
106.3
183.3
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
183.3 in
Length
182.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
3926 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.78 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
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 500
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 278.927
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
450 hp
SL 500
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
SL 500

Performance

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
208 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

SL 500

▶ REPLAY
6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
26 mpg
SL 500
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
22 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
416 mi
Range
449 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
449 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).
170.4 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
SL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 500
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