The Comparative Analysis :

KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 87,300
KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..) KTM X-Bow R
€ 111,100
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 87,300
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 R is 32.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 3.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 500
47.3
Blueprint KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
75.4
83.3
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
95.7
147.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 500
1907 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
Weight Difference:
2304 lb
54.72 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

KTM X-Bow R
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 R
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
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
296 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
310 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
310 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 500
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow R

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
6.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow R
6.44 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
28 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
300 mi
Range
418 mi
KTM X-Bow R
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).
225.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
157.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KTM X-Bow R
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