Bentley Azure vs Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Overview
| Spec | Bentley AzureT | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | T | Base |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Bentley AzureT | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $363,000 (best) | $495,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Bentley AzureT | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 11 MPG | 13 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 9 MPG | 12 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 15 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 25.3 gal | 25.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Bentley AzureT | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 500 hp | 617 hp (best) |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft (best) | 575 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.8 L (best) | 5.4 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Bentley AzureT | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 11 cu ft (best) | 7.2 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 5,941 lbs | 3,850 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 122.7 in (best) | 106.3 in |
| Length | 213 in (best) | 183.3 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 75.1 in (best) |
| Height | 58.7 in (best) | 49.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Bentley AzureT | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Bentley Azure | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | T $363,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $495,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |