The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (09 - 15)
€ 97,800

€ 1,701,700

€ 97,800
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 400 is 6.1 inches longer, 4.8 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport.
Mercedes SL 400
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
51.8
73.9
82.6
47.4
78.7
78.7
73.9 in
Width
78.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
51.8 in
Height
47.4 in
101.8
181.8
106.7
175.7
181.8 in
Length
175.7 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4339 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
525 lb
12.1 %

General
Mercedes SL 400
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
R231
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 400
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V16 gasoline engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
16
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
8 L / 391 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
987 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
987 hp
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
922 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
922 lb‑ft
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
155 mph
Maximum Speed
253 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 ft
0.000 sec

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.4 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
4.4 lb/hp
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
9 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
9 mpg
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
24 mpg
city
6 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
553 mi
Range
250 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
250 mi
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 400
138.2 kWh
471.7 kWh
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
959 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
688 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data