The Comparative Analysis :
KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 87,300

€ 150,100

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100
ⓘ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 600.
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 600
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 R
Mercedes SL 600
1907 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
2601 lb
57.69 %

General
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 600
X-Bow
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 600
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.954

4
Valves
3
4
Cylinders
12
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
296 hp
510 hp
Mercedes SL 600
310 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
310 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 600
Performance
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 600
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 600
▶ REPLAY
6.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow R
6.44 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
17 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
28 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
300 mi
Range
358 mi
KTM X-Bow R
300 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 600
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).
263.3 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
157.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 600
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 600
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2502 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data