Compare McLaren 650S vs Mercedes SLR McLaren C199 vs Mercedes SLS AMG C197

Variants
625C
650S
675LT
722 Edition
SLR
SLS AMG
SLS AMG Black Series
SLS AMG GT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
272 L / 9.6 cu-ft
176 L / 6.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
97.0 L / 25.6 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Departure Angle
16.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Trailing arm
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Length
4656 mm / 183.3 in
4638 mm / 182.6 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in
Track Width | Front
1656.0 mm / 65.2 in
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2670 mm / 105.1 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2680 mm / 105.5 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
275 g/km
348 g/km
Fuel Economy
14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 20.9 L/100km / 11.3 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
M838T
M 155.980
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.7:1
8.8:1
11.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.8 L / 231.8 cu-in / 3799.0 cc
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
Engine | Redline
8500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
69.9 mm / 2.8 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Type
Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
5-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic SSG
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Reviews

Neofiliac score
85%
95%
98%
Pros
  • Quick and fast
  • Glorious 8500rpm redline in a bi-turbo engine
  • Simplified styling compared to the 12C
  • Superb M155 engine
  • Iconic styling
  • Beautiful supercharger whine
  • Dry sump
  • Double-wishbone all around
  • Very beautiful
  • Unforgettable, iconic gullwing doors
  • Sensuous proportions
  • Great handling
Cons
  • Some QC problems
  • Exceptionally expensive
  • Poor rear visibility
  • Questionable engine reliability

Price

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