The Comparative Analysis :

KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 87,300
KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..) KTM X-Bow R
€ 80,900
 Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 280
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900

ⓘ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 R is 32.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 280.
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 280
47.3
Blueprint KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
75.4
83.3
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
95.7
147.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
100.8
179.8
147.2 in
Length
179.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 280
1907 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
Weight Difference:
2094 lb
52.33 %
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 280
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 R
Mercedes SL 280
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
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
296 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 280
310 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
310 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 280

Performance

KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 280
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow R

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 280

▶ REPLAY
6.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow R
6.44 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
28 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
300 mi
Range
529 mi
KTM X-Bow R
300 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
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).
178.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
157.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 280
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