2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | SLR McLaren | Boxster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5506 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 780 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 334 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |