The Comparative Analysis :
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (09 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 1,701,700
€ 97,800
€ 1,701,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is 6.1 inches shorter, 4.8 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 400
47.4
78.7
78.7
51.8
73.9
82.6
78.7 in
Width
73.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
47.4 in
Height
51.8 in
106.7
175.7
101.8
181.8
175.7 in
Length
181.8 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 400
4339 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
525 lb
12.1 %
General
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 400
Veyron
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 400
V16 gasoline engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
16
Cylinders
6
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
987 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
987 hp
328 hp
Mercedes SL 400
922 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
922 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 400
253 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 ft
0.000 sec
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
4.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
4.4 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
9 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
9 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
6 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
250 mi
Range
553 mi
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
250 mi
553 mi
Mercedes SL 400
Environmental Impact
471.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
471.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
959 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 400
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
688 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
