The Comparative Analysis :
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 189,900
€ 111,100
€ 189,900
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 substantially. The Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 is 29.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 500
44.2
72.8
80.7
51.1
71.7
81.7
72.8 in
Width
71.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
44.2 in
Height
51.1 in
92.1
150.5
100.8
179.8
150.5 in
Length
179.8 in
92.1 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 500
1495 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
2716 lb
64.5 %
General
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 500
D8
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 500
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.965
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
381 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
381 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
369 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 500
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 ft
0.000 sec
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 500
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3.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
3.92 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
29 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
373 mi
Range
418 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
373 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
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
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
151.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6 unklar
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2915 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
