The Comparative Analysis :

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 2,011,100
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15) Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
€ 123,100
 Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 2,011,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 4.8 inches wider and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
46.9
Blueprint Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15)
78.7
78.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
78.7 in
Width
73.9 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
46.9 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15)
106.7
175.7
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
175.7 in
Length
182.3 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
4387 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.8 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
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
9-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 with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
16
Cylinders
8
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
1184 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
1184 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
1106 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
1106 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
255 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 ft
0.000 sec

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
10 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
10 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
6 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
269 mi
Range
449 mi
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
269 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
437.6 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).
170.4 kWh
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
437.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
867 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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