The Comparative Analysis :
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 160,300

€ 123,100

€ 160,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100
ⓘ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 500.
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 500
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 500
1532 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
2425 lb
61.28 %

General
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 500
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 500
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.927

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
375 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
350 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 500
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500
▶ REPLAY
4.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4.09 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
373 mi
Range
449 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
373 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
170.4 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
151.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 500
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