Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199)
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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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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Fastest top speed332 km/h206 mph
- Most powerful626 hp467 kW
- Highest torque780 Nm575 lb-ft
- Best estimated range669 km416 mi
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score92/100
Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8
- Lightest1,470 kg3,241 lb
- Best power-to-weight378 hp/t282 kW/t2.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption18.7 L/100 km12.6 mpg US15.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
- Best economy score72/100
- Best practicality score31/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor | WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 626hp467kW | 555hp414kW |
| Torque | 780Nm575lb-ft | 680Nm502lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,750kg3,858lb | 1,470kg3,241lb |
| Gross weight | 1,980kg4,365lb | - |
| 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 | - |
| Rear track | 1,569mm62in | - |
| Trunk volume | 204L | - |
| 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 Kompressor: Power / Torque
- Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor | 6,500 rpm | 3,250-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8 | 5,750-6,250 rpm | 1,500-5,650 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor | WiesmannRoadster 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 | - |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor | 3.8 s |
| WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8 | 3.9 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (R199)5.5 V8 Kompressor | WiesmannRoadster MF54.4 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 669 km 416 mi | 543 km 337 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 299 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 204 L 7.2 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (R199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor | Wiesmann Roadster MF5 4.4 V8 |
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| Consumption | 14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK | 12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.38 LC100 km | 22.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 40.84 LC100 mi | 36.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal | 1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,806 LC/year | 3,386 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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