The Comparative Analysis :

Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 160,300
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) Donkervoort D8 GTO
€ 87,500
 Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
€ 160,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500

ⓘ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 350 Sportmotor.
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
72.8
80.7
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 350 Sportmotor
1532 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2491 lb
61.91 %
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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 350 Sportmotor
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.968
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
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
375 hp
312 hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
350 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor

Performance

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

128 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
29 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
373 mi
Range
502 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
373 mi
502 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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).
187.5 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
151.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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