The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Donkervoort D8 GTO Touring (13 - 16)
€ 95,900
€ 150,100
€ 95,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SL 350 is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 34.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Donkervoort D8 GTO.
Mercedes SL 350
Donkervoort D8 GTO
51.8
73.9
82.6
44.9
72.8
80.7
73.9 in
Width
72.8 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
51.8 in
Height
44.9 in
101.8
181.8
92.5
147.2
181.8 in
Length
147.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 350
Donkervoort D8 GTO
3715 lb
Curb Weight
1609 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
2105 lb
56.67 %
General
Mercedes SL 350
Donkervoort D8 GTO
R231
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 350
Donkervoort D8 GTO
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.954
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
302 hp
340 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Performance
Mercedes SL 350
Donkervoort D8 GTO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Donkervoort D8 GTO
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12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.73 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
12.3 lb/hp
4.73 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
35 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
594 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes SL 350
594 mi
373 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
128.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350
Donkervoort D8 GTO
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
2800 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
