The Comparative Analysis :
KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
€ 87,300

€ 240,200

€ 87,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200
ⓘ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 89.5 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 9.8 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1202
1915
2115
1300
1877
2099
1915 mm
Width
1877 mm
2115 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1202 mm
Height
1300 mm
2430
3738
2585
4633
3738 mm
Length
4633 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
865 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2210 kg

Weight Difference:
1085 kg
55.64 %

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
12
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
296 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
296 bhp
621 bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
420 NM
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
KTM X-Bow R
420 NM
1000 NM
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
54 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
2.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.14 kg/bhp
KTM X-Bow R
2.92 kg/bhp
3.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
34 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
300 mi
Range
391 mi
KTM X-Bow R
300 mi
391 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).
225.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
157.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KTM X-Bow R
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1135 kg
Maximum Payload
260 kg
No data
Boot Capacity
504 L




No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data