The Comparative Analysis :
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 138,000
€ 80,900
€ 138,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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-S is 32.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 7 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 280.
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 280
44.9
72.8
80.7
51.9
71.7
81.7
72.8 in
Width
71.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
44.9 in
Height
51.9 in
92.5
147.2
100.8
179.8
147.2 in
Length
179.8 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 280
1631 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
2370 lb
59.23 %
General
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 280
D8
Generation
R230
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-S
Mercedes SL 280
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
340 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
340 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 280
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 280
Performance
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 280
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
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4.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
4.8 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
373 mi
Range
529 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
373 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
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).
178.2 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
151.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 6 unklar
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2778 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
