Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorvsMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199)

722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor

650 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2008-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)

AMG SL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph
  • Most powerful
    650 hp
    485 kW
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    371 hp/t
    277 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
  • Best estimated range
    669 km
    416 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
Power
650hp485kW
612hp456kW
Torque
820Nm605lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
23.4L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
371hp/t277kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
469Nm/t314lb-ft/ton
Calculated
491Nm/t329lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,815mm71in
Height-
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,557mm61in
Trunk volume
204L
235L
Max trunk volume-
317L
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) 722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V124,800-5,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
13.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.9 s
-
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
650 hp
485 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 38 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
2,035 kg
4,486 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)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
335 km/h
208 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
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)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V124.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12: 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 (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12: 0.6 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 (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
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 (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
669 km
416 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
530 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
650 hp
485 kW
3.7 s
335 km/h
208 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW
4.2 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)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height-
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 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)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 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)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
4.2 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)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R230)AMG SL 65 V12
Power
650 hp
485 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.2 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
15.1 L/100 km
15.6 mpg US
18.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
669 km
416 mi
530 km
329 mi
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
371 hp/t
277 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.

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) 722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK15.1 L/100 km15.6 mpg US18.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km26.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi42.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,265 L598 US gal498 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,964 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 65 km/h (40 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 65 V12

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 31 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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