Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Lamborghini Aventador
Compare the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Lamborghini Aventador. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is £15,000 cheaper. The Lamborghini Aventador is 1.0s quicker to 60mph. The Lamborghini Aventador is more fuel efficient. Full performance, cost & ownership breakdown.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is priced from £350,000, powered by a 5.4L Supercharged V8, producing 617 hp, with 780 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.8s, a top speed of 207 mph, sent to the road via rear-wheel drive. The Lamborghini Aventador is priced from £420,000, powered by a 6.5L V12, producing 759 hp, with 720 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 2.8s, a top speed of 217 mph, sent to the road via all-wheel drive.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren offers a 272-litre boot, runs on petrol, returns around 14 mpg, is covered by a 2yr unlimited warranty. The Lamborghini Aventador offers a 150-litre boot, a usable front boot, runs on petrol, returns around 14 mpg, is covered by a 3yr unlimited warranty.
On cost of ownership, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is £15,000 cheaper than its rival, the Lamborghini Aventador costs less in annual maintenance (£5,000 versus £4,000), a full tank costs around £95 for the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and £95 for the Lamborghini Aventador.
Driving Character: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Lamborghini Aventador
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren — 617hp 5.4L Supercharged V8; RWD delivers strong, purposeful performance; the Lamborghini Aventador — 6.5L V12 at 8,500rpm; the last of the naturally aspirated V12 hypercars. Characteristic of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: RWD configuration shapes handling balance and traction character. For the Lamborghini Aventador: AWD with rear-wheel steering; phenomenal traction in all modes. In outright terms it is 617 hp against 759 — a 142 hp gap — and the Lamborghini Aventador reaches 60 mph 1.0s sooner.
Interior & Cabin: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Lamborghini Aventador
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren — Mercedes-AMG interior quality standards applied; driver-focused layout; the Lamborghini Aventador — Fighter-jet cockpit ambience; aggressive, unapologetic design. Characteristic of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: Mercedes-AMG materials and design language carried through comprehensively. For the Lamborghini Aventador: Bespoke Lamborghini Ad Personam options for total personalisation.
Daily Usability: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Lamborghini Aventador
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren — Performance character adapted for road-legal everyday use; the Lamborghini Aventador — Urban mode softens throttle and raises nose; improves daily viability. Characteristic of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: Mercedes-AMG provides good service and support infrastructure. For the Lamborghini Aventador: Scissor doors add presence but can be impractical in tight spaces. that means 272 litres of boot space against 150, plus a usable front boot in the Lamborghini Aventador.
Ownership: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Lamborghini Aventador
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren — Mercedes-AMG dealer network supports this model comprehensively; the Lamborghini Aventador — End-of-production status drives collector appeal; values strengthening. Characteristic of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: Residuals reflect market desirability and production volume. For the Lamborghini Aventador: Final naturally aspirated V12 Lamborghini; irreplaceable character. On the wallet the two diverge at £350,000 versus £420,000 — a £70,000 difference, with annual maintenance of £5,000 against £4,000, and warranty cover of 2yr unlimited versus 3yr unlimited.