The Comparative Analysis :

Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

€ 160,300
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) Donkervoort D8 GTO
€ 238,800
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 160,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800

ⓘ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 65 AMG.
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
72.8
80.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 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 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 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 65 AMG
1532 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2767 lb
64.36 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)

General

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
12
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO
375 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
29 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
373 mi
Range
402 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
373 mi
402 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).
219.8 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
151.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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