The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
€ 87,500
€ 54,600
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 32.6 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 4.5 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow.
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
KTM X-Bow
51.9
71.7
81.7
47.3
75.4
83.3
71.7 in
Width
75.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
51.9 in
Height
47.3 in
100.8
179.8
95.7
147.2
179.8 in
Length
147.2 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
KTM X-Bow
4023 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
2116 lb
52.59 %
General
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
KTM X-Bow
R230
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 Sportmotor
KTM X-Bow
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.968
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
312 hp
237 hp
KTM X-Bow
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow
Performance
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
KTM X-Bow
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
KTM X-Bow
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
12.89 lb/hp
8.05 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
24 mpg
33 mpg
KTM X-Bow
16 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
502 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
502 mi
345 mi
KTM X-Bow
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
187.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
KTM X-Bow
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
2502 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
