The Comparative Analysis :

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (09 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 1,701,700
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (09 - 15) Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
€ 111,100
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 1,701,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 7 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
47.4
Blueprint Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (09 - 15)
78.7
78.7
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
78.7 in
Width
71.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
47.4 in
Height
51.1 in
Blueprint Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (09 - 15)
106.7
175.7
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
175.7 in
Length
179.8 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
4339 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (09 - 15)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
2.95 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
Veyron
Generation
R230
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 500
V16 gasoline engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.965
4
Valves
4
16
Cylinders
8
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
987 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
987 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
922 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
922 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
253 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 ft
0.000 sec

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
4.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
4.4 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
9 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
9 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
6 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
250 mi
Range
418 mi
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
250 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
225.5 kWh
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
471.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
959 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
688 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data