Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorvsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

Black Series 6.2 V8

631 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8

  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    407 hp/t
    304 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.7 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
650hp485kW
631hp471kW
Torque
820Nm605lb-ft
635Nm468lb-ft
Curb weight
1,649kg3,635lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 334 km/h / 207 mph
Calculated
51.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
10.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
394hp/t294kW/t179hp/1000 lb
Calculated
407hp/t304kW/t185hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
497Nm/t333lb-ft/ton
Calculated
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
620km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,965mm77in
Height
1,251mm49in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,702mm67in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,677mm66in
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) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8: 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V87,400 rpm5,500 rpm8,000 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
10.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
40.3 s
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Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
650 hp
485 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
631 hp
471 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 19 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
635 Nm
468 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,649 kg
3,635 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
1,550 kg
3,417 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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
337 km/h
209 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
315 km/h
196 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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V83.6 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 0.8 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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
669 km
416 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
620 km
386 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
631 hp
471 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
631 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 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)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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
631 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.6 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)Black Series 6.2 V8
Power
650 hp
485 kW
631 hp
471 kW
Torque
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
635 Nm
468 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.6 s
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,649 kg
3,635 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 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
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
669 km
416 mi
620 km
386 mi
Trunk score
272 L
9.6 cu ft
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
407 hp/t
304 kW/t
2.5 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 SLS AMG Coupe (C197) Black Series 6.2 V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 185 Nm more
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 49 km (30 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 estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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