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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12vsMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

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

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,693 kg
    3,732 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    370 hp/t
    276 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    669 km
    416 mi
  • Largest trunk
    272 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
670hp500kW
626hp467kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
780Nm575lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,693kg3,732lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
334 km/h
208 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 331 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
10.6s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
370hp/t276kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
669km416mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,589mm181in
4,656mm183in
Width
1,960mm77in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,261mm50in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,658mm65in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
235L
272L
Max trunk volume
339L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
97L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 KompressorPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V125,400 rpm2,200-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)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
MetricMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
10.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
42.3 s
43.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
334 km/h
208 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
670 hp
500 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has 44 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
780 Nm
575 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,693 kg
3,732 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-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
334 km/h
208 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V123.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor3.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 0.1 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-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
370 hp/t
276 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
556 km
345 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
669 km
416 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
670 hp
500 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
3.8 s
334 km/h
208 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-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,589 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
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

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-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
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-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-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
3.9 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

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-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
670 hp
500 kW
626 hp
467 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
334 km/h
208 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,589 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
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
Range score
556 km
345 mi
669 km
416 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
370 hp/t
276 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Is 177 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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