The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (09 - 15)
€ 82,600
€ 1,701,700
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 1,701,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SL 300 is 4.1 inches longer, 7 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport.
Mercedes SL 300
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
51.9
71.7
81.7
47.4
78.7
78.7
71.7 in
Width
78.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
51.9 in
Height
47.4 in
100.8
179.8
106.7
175.7
179.8 in
Length
175.7 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 300
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4339 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
7.77 %
General
Mercedes SL 300
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
R230
Generation
Veyron
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 300
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V16 gasoline engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
16
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
8 L / 391 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
987 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
228 hp
987 hp
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
922 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
221 lb‑ft
922 lb‑ft
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Performance
Mercedes SL 300
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
155 mph
Maximum Speed
253 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 ft
0.000 sec
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
▶ REPLAY
17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.4 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
17.55 lb/hp
4.4 lb/hp
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 300
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
9 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
25 mpg
9 mpg
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
17 mpg
city
6 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
534 mi
Range
250 mi
Mercedes SL 300
534 mi
250 mi
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
471.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
176.2 kWh
471.7 kWh
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
959 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 300
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
688 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
