The Comparative Analysis :
KTM X-Bow GT (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 70,000

€ 111,100

€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100
ⓘ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 GT is 32.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 500
47.3
75.4
83.3
51.1
71.7
81.7
75.4 in
Width
71.7 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
47.3 in
Height
51.1 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 500
1907 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
2304 lb
54.72 %

General
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 500
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 500
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.965

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
281 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
KTM X-Bow GT
281 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
KTM X-Bow GT
310 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 500
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes SL 500
▶ REPLAY
6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow GT
6.79 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KTM X-Bow GT
28 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
300 mi
Range
418 mi
KTM X-Bow GT
300 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
225.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow GT
157.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KTM X-Bow GT
Mercedes SL 500
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