Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorvsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

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 (R231)

AMG SL 63

585 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2014-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    241 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
650hp485kW
585hp436kW
Torque
820Nm605lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,180kg4,806lb
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
50.9s99% 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
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
371hp/t277kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
317hp/t236kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
469Nm/t314lb-ft/ton
Calculated
488Nm/t326lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,617mm182in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,877mm74in
Height-
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
96mm4in
Trunk volume
204L
241L
Max trunk volume-
381L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
97L
75L
CO2 emissions-
231g/km

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 (R231) AMG SL 63PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63: 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 (R231)AMG SL 635,500 rpm2,250-3,750 rpm5,750 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
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
Likely 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
585 hp
436 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 65 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 65 hp (48 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
900 Nm
664 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
1,845 kg
4,068 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
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 (R231)AMG SL 634.2 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 (R231) AMG SL 63: 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 4.6 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
758 km
471 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
585 hp
436 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
585 hp
436 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
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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 (R231)AMG SL 63
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 63
Power
650 hp
485 kW
585 hp
436 kW
Torque
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 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
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,617 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
669 km
416 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
-
231 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 65 km/h (40 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 89 km (55 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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