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McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8

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

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McLaren 570S Spider

3.8 V8

570 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2017-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 63 V8

571 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2018-2019

Comparison overview

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McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    328 km/h
    204 mph
  • Lightest
    1,498 kg
    3,303 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    381 hp/t
    284 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren570S Spider3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
570hp425kW
571hp426kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,498kg3,303lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight-
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.1s99% target: 325 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
49.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
9.6s
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
381hp/t284kW/t173hp/1000 lb
Calculated
323hp/t241kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
508Nm/t340lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,530mm178in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,930mm76in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,202mm47in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,673mm66in
-
Rear track
1,618mm64in
-
Trunk volume
202L
-
Max trunk volume-
504L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
75L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm5,000-6,500 rpm8,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V85,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren570S Spider3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
13.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
50.8 s
-
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
213 km/h
133 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
570 hp
425 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
571 hp
426 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 has 1 hp more than McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
1,498 kg
3,303 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
328 km/h
204 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V83.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V84.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 has more power, McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: 1.0 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
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
570 hp
425 kW
3.2 s
328 km/h
204 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
571 hp
426 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
202 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 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
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
3.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
4.1 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
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren570S Spider3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
4.1 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,498 kg
3,303 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
202 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
-
641 km
398 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
202 L
7.1 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMcLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Is 272 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 58 km/h (36 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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