The Comparative Analysis :
KTM X-Bow GT (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 70,000
€ 82,600
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 GT is 32.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 300.
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 300
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 GT
Mercedes SL 300
1907 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
2094 lb
52.33 %
General
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 300
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 GT
Mercedes SL 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
281 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
KTM X-Bow GT
281 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 300
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KTM X-Bow GT
310 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 300
Performance
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 300
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
KTM X-Bow GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
▶ REPLAY
6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow GT
6.79 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KTM X-Bow GT
28 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
300 mi
Range
534 mi
KTM X-Bow GT
300 mi
534 mi
Mercedes SL 300
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
176.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow GT
157.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 300
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
