Compare Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster vs Audi R8 (42) Spyder vs Volvo C70 Convertible
Variants
Roadster
Roadster 722 S
4.2 FSI 6DCT
4.2 FSI 7DCT
4.2 FSI MT
5.2 FSI 2012+ MT
5.2 FSI 6DCT
5.2 FSI 7DCT
5.2 FSI MT
GT
2.0T 180
2.0T 225
2.0T 225 AT
2.0T 163
T5 239
T5 245
2.4T 200
2.5
2.5 AT
2.5T
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
204 L / 7.2 cu-ft
100 L / 3.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
25.0 L / 26.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
5.8 L / 6.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
97.0 L / 25.6 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
230 kg / 507 lbs
300 kg / 661 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
8.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
16.5 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Semi-independent, Torsion
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.3 in
Size | Height
1281 mm / 50.4 in
1244 mm / 49.0 in
Size | Length
4656 mm / 183.3 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight
1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2650 mm / 104.3 in
2660 mm / 104.7 in
Performance
CO2 Emission
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
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Rear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine
M 155.980
Engine | Bore
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.0:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Type
Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R
Reviews
Neofiliac score
89%
87%
28%
Pros
- Great performance and handling
- Overall good design
- Exceptionally stout drivetrain
- Characterful V10 engine
- Glorious 8700rpm redline
- Great handling characteristics
- Manual transmission
- Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
- Gorgeous with top down
- Characterful I5 engines
- No diesel nonsense
- Reliable drivetrain
Cons
- Worse performance than the coupe
- Worse styling than the coupe
- Low cargo capacity
- Ugly with the top up and down
- Low cargo capacity
- Poor suspension setup
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