Front engined powerhouses
McLaren Mercedes SLR vs Aston Martin DB11
| Category | Aston Martin DB11 | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.2 l V12 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 608 / 600 | 626 / 617 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 700 / 516 | 780 / 575 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1900 / 4189 | 1738 / 3832 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 320 / 316 | 360 / 355 |
| Average price | €215,000 | €441,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Aston Martin DB11 | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:21.50 | 1:20.90 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:23.90 | 0:24.50 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.60 | 1:13.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Aston Martin DB11 | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.8 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.0 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.1 s | 10.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.3 s | 1.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.2 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.6 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.8 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 17.8 s | 16.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.4 s @ 101.9 mph | 8.0 s @ 104.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.7 s @ 125.0 mph | 11.5 s @ 126.1 mph |
Braking distance
| Speed | Aston Martin DB11 | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (110 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 137 m (450 ft) | 138 m (452 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (158 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Aston Martin DB11 | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 322 kph (200 mph) | 334 kph (208 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 11.8 s @ 804 ft | 11.8 s @ 833 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) | 0.80 g (8 m/s²) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Aston Martin DB11 | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 98 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
SLR is the fastest by a small margin.
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