The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
€ 95,900

€ 87,300

€ 95,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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 350 is 34.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow R.
Mercedes SL 350
KTM X-Bow R
51.8
73.9
82.6
47.3
75.4
83.3
73.9 in
Width
75.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
51.8 in
Height
47.3 in
101.8
181.8
95.7
147.2
181.8 in
Length
147.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 350
KTM X-Bow R
3715 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
1808 lb
48.67 %

General
Mercedes SL 350
KTM X-Bow R
R231
Generation
X-Bow
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 350
KTM X-Bow R
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.954
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
302 hp
296 hp
KTM X-Bow R
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes SL 350
273 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow R
Performance
Mercedes SL 350
KTM X-Bow R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow R
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12.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.44 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
12.3 lb/hp
6.44 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350
KTM X-Bow R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
35 mpg
28 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
594 mi
Range
300 mi
Mercedes SL 350
594 mi
300 mi
KTM X-Bow R
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
128.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350
KTM X-Bow R
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
2502 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data