The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

€ 517,700
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 195,200
 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) SLS AMG Roadster
€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SLR McLaren Roadster is 0.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SLS AMG Roadster.
SLR McLaren Roadster
SLS AMG Roadster
50
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
75.1
83
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
76.3
90.4
75.1 in
Width
76.3 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
50 in
Height
49.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
106.3
183.3
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
105.5
182.6
183.3 in
Length
182.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SLR McLaren Roadster
SLS AMG Roadster
3926 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.57 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

General

SLR McLaren Roadster
SLS AMG Roadster
C199
Generation
R197
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SLR McLaren Roadster
SLS AMG Roadster
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 159.980
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
563 hp
SLS AMG Roadster
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
SLS AMG Roadster

Performance

SLR McLaren Roadster
SLS AMG Roadster
208 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

SLR McLaren Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

SLS AMG Roadster

▶ REPLAY
6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
SLS AMG Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLR McLaren Roadster
SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
18 mpg
SLS AMG Roadster
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
416 mi
Range
400 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
400 mi
SLS AMG Roadster
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).
250.1 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
250.1 kWh
SLS AMG Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLR McLaren Roadster
SLS AMG Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data