The Comparative Analysis :
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 54,600

€ 97,800

€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 87.9 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 11.3 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 400
1202
1915
2115
1315
1877
2099
1915 mm
Width
1877 mm
2115 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1202 mm
Height
1315 mm
2430
3738
2585
4617
3738 mm
Length
4617 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 400
865 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
865 kg
50 %

General
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 400
X-Bow
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 400
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.825

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
237 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
KTM X-Bow
237 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes SL 400
310 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
KTM X-Bow
310 NM
480 NM
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 400
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
3.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.27 kg/bhp
KTM X-Bow
3.65 kg/bhp
5.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KTM X-Bow
39 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
345 mi
Range
553 mi
KTM X-Bow
345 mi
553 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow
136.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 400
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1135 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
No data
Boot Capacity
504 L




No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data