Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2003 – 2007) vs Porsche Carrera GT (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is the more powerful of the two, with up to 626 hp against 612 hp. It has the higher top speed: 335 km/h against 330 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 14.4 L/100 km against 17.8 L/100 km. The Porsche Carrera GT is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,768 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLR McLaren
2003 – 2007
|
Porsche
Carrera GT
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 626 hp | 612 hp |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 590 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 335 km/h | 330 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.4 L/100 km | 17.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,656 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,908 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,161 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,768 kg | 1,380 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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