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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorvsMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor

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

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    337 km/h
    209 mph
  • Most powerful
    650 hp
    485 kW
  • Highest torque
    820 Nm
    605 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,649 kg
    3,635 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    394 hp/t
    294 kW/t
    2.5 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    669 km
    416 mi
  • Largest trunk
    272 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650hp485kW
650hp485kW
Torque
820Nm605lb-ft
820Nm605lb-ft
Curb weight
1,649kg3,635lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
335 km/h
208 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 334 km/h / 207 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
10.6s
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
394hp/t294kW/t179hp/1000 lb
Calculated
371hp/t277kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
497Nm/t333lb-ft/ton
Calculated
469Nm/t314lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
669km416mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,656mm183in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,251mm49in
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Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
272L
204L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
97L
97L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 KompressorPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
10.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
40.3 s
43.9 s
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
335 km/h
208 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 0.1 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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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 (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
650 hp
485 kW
3.6 s
337 km/h
209 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
650 hp
485 kW
3.7 s
335 km/h
208 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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,251 mm
49.3 in
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-

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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
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-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 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 (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.6 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

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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650 hp
485 kW
650 hp
485 kW
Torque
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.7 s
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
335 km/h
208 mph
Lightness
1,649 kg
3,635 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,251 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height-
Range score
669 km
416 mi
669 km
416 mi
Trunk score
272 L
9.6 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 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 (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 722 S 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Is 101 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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