Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
The ONLY chapters in this video that you should take seriously in my opinion: the 3:43-5:59 mark and the 8:17-16:29 mark.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren steps into the spotlight, showcasing its dual legacy of luxury and speed. Despite being heavier and more road-oriented than the purebred McLaren F1, it holds its own across the Nürburgring and dragstrip tests.
Nürburgring Nordschleife Testing:
Comparison:
The F1 outpaces the SLR significantly, with a 32-second advantage on the full layout. This reflects the F1's lighter chassis and track-oriented design compared to the SLR's GT-focused engineering.
Dragstrip Testing:
- SLR McLaren:
- 0-100 km/h: 3.8s
- 0-160 km/h: 7.8s
- 0-200 km/h: 11.5s
- 0-400m (standing): 11.64s @ 201 km/h
Comparison:
The SLR trails behind the F1.
Unprepped Acceleration Testing:
- SLR McLaren:
- 0-100 km/h: 4.6s
- 0-160 km/h: 8.5s
- 0-200 km/h: 12.0s
- 0-240 km/h: 16.4s
- 0-300 km/h: 27.0s
- 0-320 km/h: 32.4s
- 0-400m: 12.74s @ 206 km/h
- 0-1000m: 21.29s @ 272 km/h
Comparison:
The SLR is significantly slower across all metrics, with the F1 reaching 300 km/h nearly 8 seconds quicker.
McLaren SLR and F1 vs. Ferrari F80, LaFerrari, Enzo, F50, F40, and 288 GTO
Nring: 7:51.30, 7:18.66 (6:35.10, 7:11.56, 7:36.28, 8:07.19, 8:28.35, 8:48.86)
0-100: 4.6, 3.2 (3.2, 3.2, 4.3, 4.1, 5.0, 4.8)
0-160: 8.5, 6.0 (4.9, 6.2, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.7)
0-200: 12.0, 8.2 (6.4, 8.6, 10.0, 12.0, 13.3, 13.0)
0-240: 16.4, 11.2 (8.5, 11.9, 14.0, 17.7, 17.8, 19.5)
0-300: 27.0, 18.2 (16.1, 20.4, 25.7, 45.7, 29.4, 43.1)
400-1000m delta: 8.55, 7.70 (7.18, 7.72, 8.07, 8.86, 8.75, 9.31)
Summary:
The SLR McLaren combines comfort with serious performance but falls short of the McLaren F1 and Ferrari supercars in outright speed. It remains an iconic grand tourer, designed for a blend of luxury and capability rather than track domination.