Compare McLaren Elva vs Mercedes SL R230 vs Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
Roadster
Roadster 722 S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
204 L / 7.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
97.0 L / 25.6 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
230 kg / 507 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
8.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
16.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1281 mm / 50.4 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
4656 mm / 183.3 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs
Wheelbase
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.0 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
CO2 Emission
348 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
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)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
M 155.980
Engine | Bore
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Engine | Displacement
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
Engine | Power
815.0 hp / 607.7 kW
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine
Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R

Production

Availability
2020

Reviews

Neofiliac score
86%
96%
89%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Awe-inspiring performance
  • Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
  • Elegant yet athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Great performance and handling
  • Overall good design
  • Exceptionally stout drivetrain
Cons
  • More or less just a McLaren Senna without the top
  • Bad electronics inside
  • ABC suspension problems
  • Unbefitting V6 offered
  • Worse performance than the coupe
  • Worse styling than the coupe
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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