Car comparison

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8

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

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McLaren MP4-12C Coupe

3.8 V8

625 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2011-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

Black Series 6.2 V8

631 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2013

Comparison overview

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McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    333 km/h
    207 mph
  • Lightest
    1,434 kg
    3,161 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    436 hp/t
    325 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
625hp466kW
631hp471kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
635Nm468lb-ft
Curb weight
1,434kg3,161lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight-
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
50.0s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.0s
10.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
436hp/t325kW/t198hp/1000 lb
Calculated
407hp/t304kW/t185hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
418Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
620km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,965mm77in
Height
1,199mm47in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,702mm67in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,677mm66in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
176L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
85L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V87,500 rpm3,000-7,000 rpm8,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V87,400 rpm5,500 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
10.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
36.2 s
-
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
315 km/h
196 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
7.2 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
137 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
631 hp
471 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 has 6 hp more than McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
635 Nm
468 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
1,434 kg
3,161 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
1,550 kg
3,417 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
333 km/h
207 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V83.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V83.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 has more power, McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
436 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
615 km
382 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
620 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 s
333 km/h
207 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
631 hp
471 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,199 mm
47.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
631 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
631 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 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
McLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8
436 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLarenMP4-12C Coupe3.8 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
631 hp
471 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
635 Nm
468 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.6 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,434 kg
3,161 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,199 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
620 km
386 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
436 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 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
VehicleMcLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren MP4-12C Coupe 3.8 V8

  • Is 116 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 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

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