2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | SLR McLaren | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5506 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 334 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |