The Comparative Analysis :
KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
€ 87,300

€ 238,800

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 238,800
ⓘ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 34.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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
181.8
147.2 in
Length
181.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1907 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
2392 lb
55.64 %

General
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Code
M 279.981

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
12
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
296 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
310 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
310 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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6.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow R
6.44 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
28 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
300 mi
Range
402 mi
KTM X-Bow R
300 mi
402 mi
Mercedes SL 65 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).
219.8 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
157.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
2502 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data