The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

€ 517,700
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 238,800
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) SL 65 AMG
€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the SL 65 AMG.
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 65 AMG
50
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
75.1
83
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 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 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
183.3 in
Length
181.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 65 AMG
3926 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
8.68 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

General

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 65 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 279.981
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
621 hp
SL 65 AMG
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
SL 65 AMG

Performance

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 65 AMG
208 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
20 mpg
SL 65 AMG
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
416 mi
Range
402 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
402 mi
SL 65 AMG
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).
219.8 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data