Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 KompressorvsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 63 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199)

5.5 V8 Kompressor

626 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2007-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) · Facelift 2008

AMG SL 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    332 km/h
    206 mph
  • Most powerful
    626 hp
    467 kW
  • Highest torque
    780 Nm
    575 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    358 hp/t
    267 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.9 L/100 km
    11.3 mpg US
    13.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    669 km
    416 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
Power
626hp467kW
525hp391kW
Torque
780Nm575lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.4s99% target: 329 km/h / 204 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
21.7L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
358hp/t267kW/t162hp/1000 lb
Calculated
277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
446Nm/t298lb-ft/ton
Calculated
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
567km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
204L
235L
Max trunk volume-
339L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
97L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
15.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
48.0 s
-
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 101 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 101 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 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 (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG 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
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
332 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG 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
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 63 V8: 0.8 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 (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 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-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
669 km
416 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
567 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
3.8 s
332 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 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
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
626 hp
467 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 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 (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
626 hp
467 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 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 (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
4.6 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
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 63 V8
Power
626 hp
467 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.6 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Range score
669 km
416 mi
567 km
353 mi
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 63 V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Has 101 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 62 km/h (39 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 81 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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