The Comparative Analysis :

KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

€ 54,600
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) KTM X-Bow
€ 123,100
 Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100

ⓘ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 35.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
47.3
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
75.4
83.3
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
75.4 in
Width
73.9 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
47.3 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
95.7
147.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
147.2 in
Length
182.3 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
1907 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
Weight Difference:
2050 lb
51.8 %
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)

General

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
X-Bow
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
KTM X-Bow
237 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
229 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KTM X-Bow
229 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

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

177 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
8.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow
8.05 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KTM X-Bow
33 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
449 mi
KTM X-Bow
345 mi
449 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).
170.4 kWh
KTM X-Bow
136.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 500
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2502 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data