The Comparative Analysis :
KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 87,300
€ 99,300
€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300
ⓘ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 35.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
KTM X-Bow R
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
182.3
147.2 in
Length
182.3 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 400
1907 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
1918 lb
50.14 %
General
KTM X-Bow R
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KTM X-Bow R
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
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
296 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SL 400
310 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
310 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 400
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
KTM X-Bow R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
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6.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow R
6.44 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
28 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
300 mi
Range
524 mi
KTM X-Bow R
300 mi
524 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).
145.8 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
157.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KTM X-Bow R
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
