The Comparative Analysis :
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
€ 182,100

€ 160,600

€ 182,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 31.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
44.2
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
44.2 in
Height
51.8 in
92.1
150.5
101.8
181.8
150.5 in
Length
181.8 in
92.1 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
1532 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
2535 lb
62.32 %

General
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
D8
Generation
R231
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-RS
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.983

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
381 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
381 hp
530 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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4.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.68 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
4.02 lb/hp
7.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
29 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
373 mi
Range
471 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
373 mi
471 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).
187.5 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
151.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6 unklar
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
Mercedes SL 63 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