The Comparative Analysis :

Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)

€ 160,300
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) Donkervoort D8 GTO
€ 95,900
 Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes SL 350
€ 160,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Donkervoort D8 GTO is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 34.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 350.
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 350
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
72.8
80.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
73.9
82.6
72.8 in
Width
73.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
44.9 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
92.5
147.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
101.8
181.8
147.2 in
Length
181.8 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 350
1532 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2183 lb
58.77 %
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)

General

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 350
D8
Generation
R231
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 350
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.954
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
375 hp
302 hp
Mercedes SL 350
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
350 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350

Performance

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 350
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350

▶ REPLAY
4.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4.09 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
373 mi
Range
594 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
373 mi
594 mi
Mercedes SL 350
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).
128.7 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2877 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data