The Comparative Analysis :
KTM X-Bow GT (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 70,000

€ 97,800

€ 70,000
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 GT is 34.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 400
47.3
75.4
83.3
51.8
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
95.7
147.2
101.8
181.8
147.2 in
Length
181.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 400
1907 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
1907 lb
50 %

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
281 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
KTM X-Bow GT
281 hp
328 hp
Mercedes SL 400
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KTM X-Bow GT
310 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 400
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 400
▶ REPLAY
6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow GT
6.79 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KTM X-Bow GT
28 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
300 mi
Range
553 mi
KTM X-Bow GT
300 mi
553 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
138.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow GT
157.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 400
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