The Comparative Analysis :
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 160,300
€ 99,300
€ 160,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300
ⓘ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 35.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 400
44.9
72.8
80.7
51.8
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
92.5
147.2
101.8
182.3
147.2 in
Length
182.3 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 400
1532 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
2293 lb
59.95 %
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
9-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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
375 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SL 400
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
350 lb‑ft
369 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 ft
0.000 sec
Donkervoort D8 GTO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
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4.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4.09 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
373 mi
Range
524 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
373 mi
524 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
151.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 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
