Car comparison

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) 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 (R232)

AMG SL 63 V8

585 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2021-present

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
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren570S Spider3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
570hp425kW
585hp436kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,498kg3,303lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
60.1s99% target: 325 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.6s
10.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
381hp/t284kW/t173hp/1000 lb
Calculated
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
551km342mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,530mm178in
4,705mm185in
Width
1,930mm76in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,202mm47in
1,353mm53in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,673mm66in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,625mm64in
Trunk volume
202L
213L
Max trunk volume-
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
70L
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 (R232) AMG SL 63 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V85,500-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren570S Spider3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
10.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
50.8 s
-
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
213 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8 has 15 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 (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: 15 hp (11 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
800 Nm
590 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
1,895 kg
4,178 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
315 km/h
196 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V83.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) 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 (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: 0.4 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8: 2.0 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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
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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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
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 (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren570S Spider3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 63 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
585 hp
436 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.6 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,498 kg
3,303 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Range score
-
551 km
342 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
202 L
7.1 cu ft
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 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 (R232) AMG SL 63 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Is 397 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 63 V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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