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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48VvsMercedes-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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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

6.5 V12 48V

640 hp6496 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2010
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Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Most powerful
    650 hp
    485 kW
  • Highest torque
    820 Nm
    605 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,649 kg
    3,635 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    394 hp/t
    294 kW/t
    2.5 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
    272 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48VMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
640hp477kW
650hp485kW
Torque
660Nm487lb-ft
820Nm605lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,649kg3,635lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
337 km/h
209 mph
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 335 km/h / 208 mph
Calculated
62.4s99% target: 334 km/h / 207 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
10.2s
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.3L/100 km11mpg US13.3mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
32.3L/100 km7.3mpg US8.7mpg UK
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
394hp/t294kW/t179hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
361Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
497Nm/t333lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
469km292mi
Calculated
669km416mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,496cc396cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,610mm181in
4,656mm183in
Width
2,058mm81in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,135mm45in
1,251mm49in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,695mm67in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
140L
272L
Max trunk volume
140L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
100L
97L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48VMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorPowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V: 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V8,000 rpm-8,250 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
MetricLamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48VMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
10.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
34.0 s
40.3 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
337 km/h
209 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
220 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 10 hp more than Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor has more power, Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V: 6.8 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
640 hp
477 kW
3.4 s
338 km/h
210 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
Power
640 hp
477 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,610 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,135 mm
44.7 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

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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
Power
640 hp
477 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
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
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.6 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
LamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48V
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniMurcielago LP6406.5 V12 48VMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
640 hp
477 kW
650 hp
485 kW
Torque
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.6 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
337 km/h
209 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,649 kg
3,635 lb
Fuel consumption
21.3 L/100 km
11.0 mpg US
13.3 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,610 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,135 mm
44.7 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
469 km
292 mi
669 km
416 mi
Trunk score
140 L
4.9 cu ft
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48VMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Consumption21.3 L/100 km11 mpg US13.3 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km37.29 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi60.02 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,197 L844 US gal703 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,594 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 6.5 V12 48V

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 181 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 132 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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