The Comparative Analysis :

KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 54,600
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) KTM X-Bow
€ 120,000
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SL 500
€ 54,600
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 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 500.
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
1202
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
1915
2115
1315
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
1877
2099
1915 mm
Width
1877 mm
2115 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1202 mm
Height
1315 mm
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
2430
3738
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
2585
4617
3738 mm
Length
4617 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm

Vehicle Weight

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
865 kg
Kerb Weight
1785 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2165 kg
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
Weight Difference:
920 kg
51.54 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
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 500
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
237 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
KTM X-Bow
237 bhp
429 bhp
Mercedes SL 500
310 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
KTM X-Bow
310 NM
700 NM
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

54 m
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
3.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.16 kg/bhp
KTM X-Bow
3.65 kg/bhp
4.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KTM X-Bow
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
439 mi
KTM X-Bow
345 mi
439 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
174.3 kWh
KTM X-Bow
136.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
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