Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 KompressorvsLamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199)

5.5 V8 Kompressor

626 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2007-2009
VS

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

5.0 V10

520 hp4961 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    332 km/h
    206 mph
  • Most powerful
    626 hp
    467 kW
  • Highest torque
    780 Nm
    575 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    358 hp/t
    267 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.9 L/100 km
    11.3 mpg US
    13.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    669 km
    416 mi
  • Largest trunk
    204 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorLamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Power
626hp467kW
520hp388kW
Torque
780Nm575lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
To 99% top speed
65.4s99% target: 329 km/h / 204 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
24.8L/100 km9.5mpg US11.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
358hp/t267kW/t162hp/1000 lb
Calculated
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
446Nm/t298lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
471km292mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,961cc303cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,300mm169in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,184mm47in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,592mm63in
Trunk volume
204L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
97L
80L
CO2 emissions-
400g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 KompressorLamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V108,000 rpm4,250 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorLamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
12.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
48.0 s
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Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
199 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
520 hp
388 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 106 hp more than Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10.

The biggest power difference is between Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 106 hp (79 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
1,570 kg
3,461 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)5.5 V8 Kompressor
332 km/h
206 mph
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
314 km/h
195 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)5.5 V8 Kompressor3.8 s
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V104.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: 0.5 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)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10: 2.5 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)5.5 V8 Kompressor
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
669 km
416 mi
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
471 km
292 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
3.8 s
332 km/h
206 mph
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
520 hp
388 kW
4.3 s
314 km/h
195 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)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
626 hp
467 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 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)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
626 hp
467 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Power
520 hp
388 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor 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)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.8 s
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
4.3 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)5.5 V8 Kompressor
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
LamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorLamborghiniGallardo Spyder5.0 V10
Power
626 hp
467 kW
520 hp
388 kW
Torque
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.3 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
17.0 L/100 km
13.8 mpg US
16.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,184 mm
46.6 in
Range score
669 km
416 mi
471 km
292 mi
CO2 score
-
400 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 KompressorLamborghini Gallardo Spyder 5.0 V10
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK17 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km29.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi47.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,550 L674 US gal561 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year4,463 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Has 106 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 198 km (123 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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