Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 KompressorvsMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199)

5.5 V8 Kompressor

626 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    334 km/h
    208 mph
  • Most powerful
    626 hp
    467 kW
  • Highest torque
    780 Nm
    575 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    370 hp/t
    276 kW/t
    2.7 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
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
626hp467kW
507hp378kW
Torque
780Nm575lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,693kg3,732lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 331 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
13.8s
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
23.3L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
370hp/t276kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
405km252mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,261mm50in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,638mm64in
-
Rear track
1,569mm62in
-
Trunk volume
272L
435L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
97L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V86,800 rpm5,250 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
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
10.6 s
13.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.1 s
-
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 119 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 119 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
1,685 kg
3,715 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
334 km/h
208 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V84.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 0.8 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
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
370 hp/t
276 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
669 km
416 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
405 km
252 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
3.8 s
334 km/h
208 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
626 hp
467 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
626 hp
467 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
370 hp/t
276 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
626 hp
467 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.3 s
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Range score
669 km
416 mi
405 km
252 mi
Trunk score
272 L
9.6 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
370 hp/t
276 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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 (C199) 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK15.3 L/100 km15.4 mpg US18.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km26.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi43.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,295 L606 US gal505 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year4,016 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Has 119 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 264 km (164 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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