Compare McLaren 720S vs Mercedes SLR McLaren C199

Variants
720S
765LT
722 Edition
SLR

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
360 L / 12.7 cu-ft
272 L / 9.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
97.0 L / 25.6 gal
Passengers
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Rear
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.2 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
6.9 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.3 deg
16.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Length
4656 mm / 183.3 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in
Track Width | Front
1638.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Wheelbase
2670 mm / 105.1 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
249 g/km
348 g/km
Fuel Economy
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
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
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine
M840T
M 155.980
Engine | Bore
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3994.0 cc
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
Engine | Redline
8500 rpm
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic SSG
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R

Reviews

Neofiliac score
90%
95%
Pros
  • Great performance
  • Up to awe-inspiring 765PS of power and 800Nm of torque
  • Glorious 8500rpm redline
  • Smooth styling
  • Superb M155 engine
  • Iconic styling
  • Beautiful supercharger whine
  • Dry sump
  • Double-wishbone all around
Cons
  • Questionable reliability
  • Exceptionally expensive

Price

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