The Comparative Analysis :

Donkervoort D8 GTO-S (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 138,000
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S (16 - ..) Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
€ 120,000
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SL 500
€ 138,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Donkervoort D8 GTO-S 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 500.
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 500
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO-S (16 - ..)
72.8
80.7
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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-S (16 - ..)
92.5
147.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
147.2 in
Length
181.8 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 500
1631 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S (16 - ..)
Weight Difference:
2304 lb
58.55 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 500
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-S
Mercedes SL 500
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
340 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
340 hp
429 hp
Mercedes SL 500
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 500
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO-S

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
4.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
4.8 lb/hp
9.17 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
373 mi
Range
439 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
373 mi
439 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
174.3 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
151.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6 unklar
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2778 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data