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Mercedes SL Class vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison
Compare performance (816 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or McLaren Super Series Roadster?
Mercedes SL Class vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences
SL Class
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes SL Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 161,581 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Roadster with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.
Super Series Roadster
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers marginally more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 750 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes SL Class takes 2.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.
SL Class
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers considerably more boot space – 240 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes SL Class is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £112,700
Mercedes SL Class
Mercedes SL Class
McLaren Super Series Roadster
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Mercedes SL Class
The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.
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McLaren Super Series Roadster
The McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers the kind of razor-sharp performance and open-air drama that makes every twisty road feel like a private racetrack. It wraps jaw-dropping pace, cutting-edge design and surprisingly everyday usability into one impossibly exotic package — ideal for buyers who crave supercar theatrics while still needing something they can use on a weekend away.
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Mercedes SL Class
McLaren Super Series Roadster
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
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Price
274,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
12 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
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co2
276 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
4
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 kg
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
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Trunk capacity
58 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,915 mm
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Width
2,161 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
750 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
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Torque
800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Power kW
552 kW
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
McLaren
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