The Comparative Analysis :

Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 160,300
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) Donkervoort D8 GTO
€ 225,600
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 160,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600

ⓘ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 65 AMG.
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
72.8
80.7
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
92.5
147.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
147.2 in
Length
181 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1532 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
3142 lb
67.23 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 65 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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
5
Cylinders
12
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
375 hp
604 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
350 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Performance

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
4.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4.09 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
29 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
373 mi
Range
355 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
373 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 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).
265.2 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
151.6 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2877 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data