The Comparative Analysis :

Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 160,300
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) Donkervoort D8 GTO
€ 80,900
 Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 280
€ 160,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900

ⓘ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 is 32.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 7 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 280.
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 280
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
72.8
80.7
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
71.7
81.7
72.8 in
Width
71.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
44.9 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
92.5
147.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
100.8
179.8
147.2 in
Length
179.8 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 280
1532 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2469 lb
61.7 %
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 280
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
Mercedes SL 280
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
375 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 280
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
350 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 280

Performance

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 280
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 280

▶ REPLAY
4.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4.09 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
373 mi
Range
529 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
373 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
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).
178.2 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
151.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2877 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data