The Comparative Analysis :

Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)

€ 189,900
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 (18 - ..) Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
€ 163,000
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19) Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 189,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 31.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 7 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
44.2
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 (18 - ..)
72.8
80.7
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
73.9
82.6
72.8 in
Width
73.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
44.2 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 (18 - ..)
92.1
150.5
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
101.8
182.4
150.5 in
Length
182.4 in
92.1 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
1495 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
2573 lb
63.26 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)

General

Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
D8
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.983
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
563 hp
at 5500 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
381 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
369 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Performance

Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO-40

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
3.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.23 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
3.92 lb/hp
7.23 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
29 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
373 mi
Range
398 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
373 mi
398 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
221.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
151.6 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6 unklar
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2915 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data