The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé (03 - 09)
€ 85,500
€ 452,200
€ 85,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 452,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé is 8.7 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
51.6
71.2
79.1
49.6
75.1
83
71.2 in
Width
75.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.6 in
Height
49.6 in
92.5
174.6
106.3
183.3
174.6 in
Length
183.3 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
15.73 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
997
Generation
C199
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
340 hp
617 hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
288 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
180 mph
Maximum Speed
208 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
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9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.32 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
9.66 lb/hp
6.32 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
23 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
33 mpg
highway
22 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
386 mi
Range
416 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
386 mi
416 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
274.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
195.2 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Mercedes SLR McLaren Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
379 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
