The Comparative Analysis :
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 160,300
€ 149,000
€ 160,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,000
ⓘ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 33.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
44.9
72.8
80.7
51
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 in
92.5
147.2
100.8
181
147.2 in
Length
181 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
1532 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
2811 lb
64.72 %
General
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
D8
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
375 hp
518 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
350 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 ft
0.000 sec
Donkervoort D8 GTO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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4.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4.09 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
29 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
373 mi
Range
358 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
373 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
263.3 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
151.6 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2877 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
