Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 KompressorvsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

6.2 V8

571 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    334 km/h
    208 mph
  • Most powerful
    626 hp
    467 kW
  • Highest torque
    780 Nm
    575 lb-ft
  • 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

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
626hp467kW
571hp426kW
Torque
780Nm575lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,693kg3,732lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 331 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
10.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
370hp/t276kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
644km400mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,261mm50in
1,262mm50in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,682mm66in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
272L
176L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
97L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
10.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.1 s
-
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 55 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
1,620 kg
3,571 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
334 km/h
208 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
317 km/h
197 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V83.8 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 1.3 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
370 hp/t
276 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
669 km
416 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
3.8 s
334 km/h
208 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
317 km/h
197 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 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 (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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 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 (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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-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
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
626 hp
467 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.8 s
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Lightness
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
Range score
669 km
416 mi
644 km
400 mi
Trunk score
272 L
9.6 cu ft
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
370 hp/t
276 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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