Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorvsLamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 5.2

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199)

722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor

650 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2008-2009
VS

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder

Performante 5.2

570 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph
  • Most powerful
    650 hp
    485 kW
  • Highest torque
    820 Nm
    605 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    371 hp/t
    277 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    669 km
    416 mi
  • Largest trunk
    204 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 5.2

  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.5 L/100 km
    11.5 mpg US
    13.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorLamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
Power
650hp485kW
570hp425kW
Torque
820Nm605lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
57.2s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
371hp/t277kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
362hp/t270kW/t164hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
469Nm/t314lb-ft/ton
Calculated
343Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
588km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,345mm171in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height-
1,184mm47in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,597mm63in
Trunk volume
204L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
97L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorLamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 5.2PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 5.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.28,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorLamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
10.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.9 s
62.7 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
650 hp
485 kW
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
570 hp
425 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 80 hp more than Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 5.2.

The biggest power difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 5.2 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
1,575 kg
3,472 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
335 km/h
208 mph
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
324 km/h
201 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor3.7 s
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.23.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 5.2: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 5.2 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
362 hp/t
270 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
669 km
416 mi
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
588 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
650 hp
485 kW
3.7 s
335 km/h
208 mph
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
570 hp
425 kW
3.9 s
324 km/h
201 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
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height-
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 5.2 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
3.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
362 hp/t
270 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorLamborghiniGallardo LP 570-4 SpyderPerformante 5.2
Power
650 hp
485 kW
570 hp
425 kW
Torque
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.9 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 in
Range score
669 km
416 mi
588 km
366 mi
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
362 hp/t
270 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorLamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 5.2
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 94 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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