Car comparison

Koenigsegg CC8S 4.7 i V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Koenigsegg CC8S

4.7 i V8 32V

655 hp4700 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2002-2003
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Comparison overview

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Koenigsegg CC8S 4.7 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    390 km/h
    242 mph
  • Most powerful
    655 hp
    488 kW
  • Lightest
    1,175 kg
    2,590 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    557 hp/t
    416 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKoenigseggCC8S4.7 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
655hp488kW
650hp485kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
820Nm605lb-ft
Curb weight
1,175kg2,590lb
1,649kg3,635lb
Gross weight-
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
390 km/h
242 mph
337 km/h
209 mph
To 99% top speed
50.8s99% target: 386 km/h / 240 mph
Calculated
62.4s99% target: 334 km/h / 207 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
8.3s
Calculated
10.2s
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.7s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
557hp/t416kW/t253hp/1000 lb
Calculated
394hp/t294kW/t179hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
638Nm/t427lb-ft/ton
Calculated
497Nm/t333lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
669km416mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,700cc287cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,190mm165in
4,656mm183in
Width
1,990mm78in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,070mm42in
1,251mm49in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,700mm106in
Front track-
1,638mm64in
Rear track-
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume-
272L
Max trunk volume
120L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
97L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Koenigsegg CC8S 4.7 i V8 32VMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorPowerTorque
  • Koenigsegg CC8S 4.7 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KoenigseggCC8S4.7 i V8 32V6,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKoenigseggCC8S4.7 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.3 s
10.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
19.7 s
40.3 s
Top speed
390 km/h
242 mph
337 km/h
209 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
237 km/h
147 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Koenigsegg CC8S 4.7 i V8 32V has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Koenigsegg CC8S 4.7 i V8 32V: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KoenigseggCC8S4.7 i V8 32V
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
820 Nm
605 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KoenigseggCC8S4.7 i V8 32V
1,175 kg
2,590 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,649 kg
3,635 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KoenigseggCC8S4.7 i V8 32V
390 km/h
242 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
337 km/h
209 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Koenigsegg CC8S 4.7 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KoenigseggCC8S4.7 i V8 32V
557 hp/t
416 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KoenigseggCC8S4.7 i V8 32V
655 hp
488 kW
3.5 s
390 km/h
242 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
650 hp
485 kW
3.6 s
337 km/h
209 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
KoenigseggCC8S4.7 i V8 32V
Power
655 hp
488 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
390 km/h
242 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,190 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,070 mm
42.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,251 mm
49.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKoenigseggCC8S4.7 i V8 32VMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
655 hp
488 kW
650 hp
485 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.6 s
Top speed
390 km/h
242 mph
337 km/h
209 mph
Lightness
1,175 kg
2,590 lb
1,649 kg
3,635 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,190 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,070 mm
42.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,251 mm
49.3 in
Range score
-
669 km
416 mi
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
557 hp/t
416 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Koenigsegg CC8S 4.7 i V8 32V

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 474 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 53 km/h (33 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 163 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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