2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Review
Price Estimate: $27,216 - $36,819
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Advanced design and construction, unprecedented level of occupant protection, supercar performance with grand touring amenities.
Cons
- Annoying brakes, intrusive wind and road noise, interior too derivative of the SL, purists will balk at the lack of a manual transmission.
What’s new
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is an all-new supercar for 2005.
Edmunds says
Is it a highly capable grand touring car or a super-luxurious sports car? Once you pass 200 mph, it doesn't really matter, does it?
For sale near Fayetteville, AR
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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Arkansas
$327/mo for SLR McLaren Base
SLR McLaren Base
vs
$149/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Owner Reviews
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Super supercar,Great track car!
5 out of 5 starsBob, 08/08/2005
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
Brakes from 120-0 mph in less than 140 feet, phenomanal. Can top 200 mph, wonderful. 0-60 in 3.6, perfect. Comfy,great track car, beautiful, I love mine more than just about anything. Super stylish, totally hot!
A true work of art in machining
4.75 out of 5 starsGreekouzo, 07/16/2005
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
I am an avid exotic automobile collector and enthusiast. Out of all the Mercedes and Ferrari's I have ever owned, this is by far the most exhilarating experience. I would even put it ahead of my Ferrari 940. It is a very powerful yet nimble and handles like the tires are glued to the pavement. I would definitely recommend this to a serious car enthousiast if they are considering … maybe for one of the Italian competitors.
Rides like heaven
5 out of 5 starsBrett, 05/14/2005
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
I'm very pleased with my investment, and I suggest others to test drive this model. It may seem like a waste of money, but if you are like me, you'd rather pay an extra amount of money to get something you can rely on. The average person spends this much in fixing their car for the lifetime of their car, which is, on average, 6 years. I've had my other Mercedes for about 6.5 years. I had … to get it fixed once throughout that time due to a fender-bender. I plan on the same level of reliability on my new Mercedes.
Disapointed
2 out of 5 starsRichMan, 04/05/2005
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR is hard to start and runs very rough. The front end shakes at about 60 miles per hour. I bought it for my wife but she will not drive it because it stalls all the time.
2005 SLR McLaren Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $450,000 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $327/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 9.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the SLR McLaren include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
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