The Comparative Analysis :

KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

€ 54,600
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) KTM X-Bow
€ 240,200
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200

ⓘ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 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
47.3
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
75.4
83.3
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
73.9
82.6
75.4 in
Width
73.9 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
47.3 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
95.7
147.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
147.2 in
Length
182.4 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1907 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
Weight Difference:
2392 lb
55.64 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

General

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
X-Bow
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
12
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
KTM X-Bow
237 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
229 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
KTM X-Bow
229 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Performance

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow
8.05 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KTM X-Bow
33 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
391 mi
KTM X-Bow
345 mi
391 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
225.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow
136.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KTM X-Bow
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2502 lb
Maximum Payload
573 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data