Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I
Photo: Alexandre Prévot from Nancy, France / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I (2004–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 4 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: C199, R199, Z199

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,660–4,680 mm RDW–4,656 mm
Width1,910–1,930 mm RDW–1,909 mm
Height1,250–1,280 mm RDW–1,252–1,261 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm RDW–2,700 mm
Front track1,635–1,638 mm ASTRA––
Rear track1,567–1,569 mm ASTRA––
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,538–1,725 kg RDW–1,724–1,792 kg
Mass in running order1,638–1,825 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,930–1,980 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats2 RDW––
Doors2 RDW––
Boot space––272 L
Luggage space (EPA)–283 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–1,359 L EPA–
Fuel tank––98 L
Performance
Top speed332–337 km/h RDW–334–337 km/h
Torque780–820 Nm ASTRA–722–830 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/35R19, 295/30R19, 245/40R18, 295/35R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr, ja, es, pl, sv), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

All 4 versions of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I

European Union 1 version

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEngineFuelCO₂EU registrations
20105.4 LPetrol348 g/km100

United Kingdom 1 version

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2004–2007Coupé5.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.5 L/100 km NEDC348 g/km

United States 1 version

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–2009Two-seater5.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic17.1–17.9 L/100 km 5-cycle393–412 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.