The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)

€ 80,900
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 280
€ 160,300
 Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) Donkervoort D8 GTO
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,300

ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 280 is 32.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 7 inches taller than the Donkervoort D8 GTO.
Mercedes SL 280
Donkervoort D8 GTO
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
71.7
81.7
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
72.8
80.7
71.7 in
Width
72.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
51.9 in
Height
44.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
92.5
147.2
179.8 in
Length
147.2 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 280
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4001 lb
Curb Weight
1532 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
2469 lb
61.7 %
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes SL 280
Donkervoort D8 GTO
R230
Generation
D8
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 280
Donkervoort D8 GTO
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
228 hp
375 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes SL 280
221 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Donkervoort D8 GTO

Performance

Mercedes SL 280
Donkervoort D8 GTO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 280

62 mph 62
mph

128 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO

▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
17.55 lb/hp
4.09 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 280
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
25 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
17 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes SL 280
529 mi
373 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
178.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 280
Donkervoort D8 GTO
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
2877 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data