The Comparative Analysis :

Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 160,300
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) Donkervoort D8 GTO
€ 97,800
 Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes SL 400
€ 160,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800

ⓘ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 400.
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 400
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
72.8
80.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 400
1532 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2282 lb
59.83 %
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 400
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 400
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
375 hp
328 hp
Mercedes SL 400
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
350 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400

Performance

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 400
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 400

▶ REPLAY
4.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4.09 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
29 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
373 mi
Range
553 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
373 mi
553 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
151.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 400
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