Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren I

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
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,660–4,680 mm RDW | – | 4,656 mm |
| Width | 1,910–1,930 mm RDW | – | 1,909 mm |
| Height | 1,250–1,280 mm RDW | – | 1,252–1,261 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm RDW | – | 2,700 mm |
| Front track | 1,635–1,638 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,567–1,569 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,538–1,725 kg RDW | – | 1,724–1,792 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,638–1,825 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,930–1,980 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 272 L |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 283 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 1,359 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 98 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 332–337 km/h RDW | – | 334–337 km/h |
| Torque | 780–820 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 version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.4 L | Petrol | 348 g/km | 100 |
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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007Coupé | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 14.5 L/100 km NEDC | 348 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
Canada 1 version
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009Two-seater | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 17.1–17.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 393–412 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.





