2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 183 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SLR McLaren | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5438 cc | 2597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 617 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 780 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 334 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |