The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 (18 - ..)
€ 97,800
€ 189,900
€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 189,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SL 400 is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 31.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 7.6 inches taller than the Donkervoort D8 GTO-40.
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
51.8
73.9
82.6
44.2
72.8
80.7
73.9 in
Width
72.8 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
51.8 in
Height
44.2 in
101.8
181.8
92.1
150.5
181.8 in
Length
150.5 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
92.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
3814 lb
Curb Weight
1495 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
2319 lb
60.8 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
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 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
381 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
381 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 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
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
3.92 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
553 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
373 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
138.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6 unklar
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO-40
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
2915 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
