Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2003 -) Review Review by David Ross on 06 Feb 2008 Last Updated: 21 Nov 2013 3.5 The SLR McLaren is billed by Mercedes as the ultimate supercar - a 200mph two-seater that combines the best of German technology with McLaren's lightweight engineering skill. Powered by a supercharged 5. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Gallery Incredibly exclusive, engineering integrity, blistering pace Extortionately expensive, lack of real driver engagement, neither a luxury GT nor a hard-edged supercar Summary Parkers Rating: 3.5 out of 5 The SLR McLaren is billed by Mercedes as the ultimate supercar - a 200mph two-seater that combines the best of German technology with McLaren's lightweight engineering skill. Powered by a supercharged 5.4-litre V8 engine with an astonishing 626bhp it covers the 0-62mph benchmark in a blink-of-an-eye 3.8 seconds. But despite this performance, claims that it's a ground-breaking supercar in the mould of the original F1 are ultimately disappointing.Its hefty weight and lack of driver involvement mean it is neither a supercar nor a grand tourer. And then there's the price. At more than £320,000 it's seriously expensive, even when compared to other supercars. Parkers Ratings Overall 3.5 out of 5 Performance 5 out of 5 Handling 3.5 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3 out of 5 Safety 4 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 1 out of 5 Green credentials 0.5 out of 5 Buying new 2 out of 5 Buying used 2 out of 5 Selling 3 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 Next steps Tweet Other Mercedes-Benz reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance