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 3.6 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 3.9 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
3.6sec
2005 Coupe
Average 0–60
3.70sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
11.67sec
@ 126.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
3.9sec
2006 Coupe
Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ranges from 3.6 to 3.9 seconds 0–60, with a 3.70-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 0–60 times by model year
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
3.9sec 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
- 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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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren performance FAQs
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The quickest Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren on record is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.60 seconds at 125.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, which takes 3.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 11.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren reaches 60 mph in 3.70 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 11.67 seconds at roughly 126.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
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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