Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 KompressorvsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65

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 (R231)

AMG SL 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDTwin-turboRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65

  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    241 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    358 hp/t
    267 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
Power
626hp467kW
630hp470kW
Torque
780Nm575lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
48.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
12.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
358hp/t267kW/t162hp/1000 lb
Calculated
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
446Nm/t298lb-ft/ton
Calculated
513Nm/t343lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,617mm182in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
204L
241L
Max trunk volume-
381L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
97L
75L
CO2 emissions-
270g/km

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 (R231) AMG SL 65PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65: 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 (R231)AMG SL 654,800 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
12.8 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
194 km/h
121 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
630 hp
470 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65: 4 hp (3 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
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)5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
1,950 kg
4,299 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
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 (R231)AMG SL 654.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65: 0.2 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 2.9 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)5.5 V8 Kompressor
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
647 km
402 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
630 hp
470 kW
4.0 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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)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 (R231)AMG SL 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
4.0 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 (R231)AMG SL 65
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R231)AMG SL 65
Power
626 hp
467 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.0 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
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
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
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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 (R231) AMG SL 65
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 62 km/h (39 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 65

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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