The Comparative Analysis :
KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
€ 87,300

€ 160,600

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,600
ⓘ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 87.9 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 11.3 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
1202
1915
2115
1315
1877
2099
1915 mm
Width
1877 mm
2115 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1202 mm
Height
1315 mm
2430
3738
2585
4617
3738 mm
Length
4617 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
865 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg

Weight Difference:
980 kg
53.12 %

General
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
X-Bow
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.983

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
296 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
530 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
296 bhp
530 bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
420 NM
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 2600 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
420 NM
800 NM
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
2.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.48 kg/bhp
KTM X-Bow R
2.92 kg/bhp
3.48 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
34 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
300 mi
Range
471 mi
KTM X-Bow R
300 mi
471 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
157.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1135 kg
Maximum Payload
335 kg
No data
Boot Capacity
504 L




No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data