The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Donkervoort D8 GTO Touring (13 - 16)
€ 99,300
€ 150,100
€ 99,300
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 Mercedes SL 400 is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 35.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Donkervoort D8 GTO.
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO
51.8
73.9
82.6
44.9
72.8
80.7
73.9 in
Width
72.8 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
51.8 in
Height
44.9 in
101.8
182.3
92.5
147.2
182.3 in
Length
147.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO
3825 lb
Curb Weight
1609 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
2216 lb
57.93 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO
R231
Generation
D8
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO
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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 hp
340 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Donkervoort D8 GTO
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10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.73 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
10.57 lb/hp
4.73 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
31 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
22 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
524 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
373 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Donkervoort D8 GTO
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
2800 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
