The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
€ 97,800

€ 87,300

€ 97,800
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 400 is 34.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow R.
Mercedes SL 400
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 400
KTM X-Bow R
3814 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
1907 lb
50 %

General
Mercedes SL 400
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 400
KTM X-Bow R
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
296 hp
KTM X-Bow R
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow R
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
KTM X-Bow R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

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

KTM X-Bow R
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.44 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
6.44 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
KTM X-Bow R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
28 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
553 mi
Range
300 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
300 mi
KTM X-Bow R
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
138.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
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