The Comparative Analysis :
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 54,600
€ 87,500
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 KTM X-Bow is 32.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor.
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
47.3
75.4
83.3
51.9
71.7
81.7
75.4 in
Width
71.7 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
47.3 in
Height
51.9 in
95.7
147.2
100.8
179.8
147.2 in
Length
179.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
1907 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
2116 lb
52.59 %
General
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
X-Bow
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.968
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
KTM X-Bow
237 hp
312 hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
229 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
KTM X-Bow
229 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Performance
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
KTM X-Bow
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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8.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow
8.05 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KTM X-Bow
33 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
345 mi
Range
502 mi
KTM X-Bow
345 mi
502 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Environmental Impact
136.5 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
KTM X-Bow
136.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2502 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
