Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2003 – 2007) vs Maserati MC 12 (2004 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 626 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has the higher top speed: 335 km/h against 330 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 14.4 L/100 km against 23.1 L/100 km. The Maserati MC 12 is the lighter car, from 1,335 kg against 1,768 kg. At 5,144 mm, the Maserati MC 12 is 488 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLR McLaren
2003 – 2007
|
Maserati
MC 12
2004 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2004 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 626 hp | 632 hp |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 652 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 335 km/h | 330 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.4 L/100 km | 23.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,656 mm | 5,144 mm |
| Width | 1,908 mm | 2,096 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,204 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,768 kg | 1,335 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.