Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.60 seconds at 125.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, which took 3.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 11.80 seconds at 126.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 11.67 seconds at 126.07 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.60sec
2005 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
3.70sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
11.67sec
@ 126.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
3.90sec
2006 Coupe
Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ranges from 3.60 to 3.90 seconds 0–60, with a 3.70-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Performance Overview
Built for a short 2005 to 2006 run, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren occupies a narrow but clearly defined performance window across 3 independently verified tests. In this dataset, every recorded example is a gasoline-powered coupe using the supercharged M155 V8, rated at 617 hp. The model’s performance identity was established immediately: the 2005 Coupe set the pace at 3.6 seconds to 60 mph and ran the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 125 mph, which also stands as the quickest quarter-mile result in the sample.
With no generation break during its two model years, the story is one of consistency rather than step changes. The 2005-to-2006 span averages 3.7 seconds to 60 mph and 11.67 seconds at 126.1 mph in the quarter-mile, showing how tightly grouped the tests are. Alongside the 2005 benchmark, another 2005 Coupe recorded 3.7 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2006 Coupe posted 3.9 seconds, defining the observed range. As covered here today, the SLR McLaren remains represented by a single, supercharged gasoline era, with its best recorded run still the original 2005 Coupe’s 3.6-second launch.
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 2 years
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2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
3.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
11.80
sec
Recorded Tests
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#03
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe
3.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.80s
¼ mi @ 126.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 126.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.4L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 617 hp
- Torque
- 575 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,858 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 6.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 11 C / 16 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe does 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 11.8 seconds at 126 mph. That 2006 test used the supercharged 617-hp M155 V8 with 575 lb-ft, rear-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,858 pounds.
The quickest SLR McLaren on record is the 2005 Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result at 11.6 seconds at 125 mph. Across all 3 verified tests, the SLR McLaren averages 3.7 seconds to 60 mph.
The fastest stock SLR McLaren on record is also the 2005 Coupe at 3.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 3 recorded SLR McLaren tests are production-stock cars, so the overall quickest result and the quickest stock result are the same in this case.
The SLR McLaren Coupe has run as quick as 3.6 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a 3.7-second average across 3 tests. Quarter-mile performance averages 11.67 seconds at 126.1 mph, and the best recorded quarter-mile pass is 11.6 seconds at 125 mph.
For the 2005-2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, the average 0-60 mph time is 3.7 seconds across 3 tests. The quickest run is 3.6 seconds from the 2005 Coupe, while the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 3.9 seconds from the 2006 Coupe.
The 2006 SLR McLaren uses the supercharged M155 V8 rated at 617 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. In tested form, that setup delivers a 3.9-second 0-60 mph time and an 11.8-second quarter-mile at 126 mph in the rear-wheel-drive Coupe.
Yes. The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe is quicker to 60 mph, posting a 3.6-second run versus 3.9 seconds for the 2006 Coupe. The 2005 car also has the best quarter-mile result at 11.6 seconds, compared with 11.8 seconds for the 2006 model.
Across all 3 recorded tests, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren averages 3.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. Every recorded example is a production car, so the production-only average is also 3.7 seconds. The quickest verified run is 3.6 seconds, and the slowest is 3.9 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren averages 11.67 seconds in the quarter-mile at 126.1 mph across 3 tests. The fastest recorded quarter-mile pass is 11.6 seconds at 125 mph from the 2005 Coupe. The 2006 Coupe ran 11.8 seconds at 126 mph.
There are 3 verified Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren performance tests on record. All 3 are production-stock cars, with no modified examples included. Across those runs, the car posts a 3.7-second average 0-60 mph time and an 11.67-second average quarter-mile.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren can do, not a single marketing claim.
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