2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (142 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 188 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SLR McLaren | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5438 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 334 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
