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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 KompressorvsWiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8

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

Wiesmann Roadster MF5

4.4 V8

555 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8

  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    378 hp/t
    282 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.7 L/100 km
    12.6 mpg US
    15.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorWiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
Power
626hp467kW
555hp414kW
Torque
780Nm575lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
To 99% top speed
65.4s99% target: 329 km/h / 204 mph
Calculated
51.1s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
358hp/t267kW/t162hp/1000 lb
Calculated
378hp/t282kW/t171hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
446Nm/t298lb-ft/ton
Calculated
463Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
543km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
4,220mm166in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,950mm77in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,180mm46in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,507mm99in
Front track
1,638mm64in
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Rear track
1,569mm62in
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Trunk volume
204L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
97L
70L
CO2 emissions-
299g/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 KompressorWiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8: 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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V85,750-6,250 rpm1,500-5,650 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorWiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
10.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
48.0 s
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Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
208 km/h
129 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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
555 hp
414 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 71 hp more than Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 71 hp (53 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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
680 Nm
502 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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
1,470 kg
3,241 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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
311 km/h
193 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 (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8: 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 (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 1.6 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)5.5 V8 Kompressor
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
543 km
337 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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
555 hp
414 kW
3.9 s
311 km/h
193 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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
Power
555 hp
414 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,220 mm
166.1 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
Power
555 hp
414 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 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 (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.8 s
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
3.9 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
WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 KompressorWiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8
Power
626 hp
467 kW
555 hp
414 kW
Torque
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.9 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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-
Length
4,220 mm
166.1 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
Range score
669 km
416 mi
543 km
337 mi
CO2 score
-
299 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 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) 5.5 V8 KompressorWiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Has 71 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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