The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Donkervoort D8 GTO Touring (13 - 16)

€ 87,500
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
€ 150,100
 Donkervoort D8 GTO Touring (13 - 16) Donkervoort D8 GTO
€ 87,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor is 32.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 7 inches taller than the Donkervoort D8 GTO.
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Donkervoort D8 GTO
51.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Touring (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 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Touring (13 - 16)
92.5
147.2
179.8 in
Length
147.2 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4023 lb
Curb Weight
1609 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
2414 lb
60 %
Donkervoort D8 GTO Touring (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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 350 Sportmotor
Donkervoort D8 GTO
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.968
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
312 hp
340 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Donkervoort D8 GTO

Performance

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Donkervoort D8 GTO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor

62 mph 62
mph

151 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.73 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
12.89 lb/hp
4.73 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
24 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
16 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
502 mi
373 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 350 Sportmotor
187.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Donkervoort D8 GTO
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
2800 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data