The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
€ 99,300

€ 54,600

€ 99,300
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 400 is 35.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow.
Mercedes SL 400
KTM X-Bow
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
182.3
95.7
147.2
182.3 in
Length
147.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
KTM X-Bow
3825 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
1918 lb
50.14 %

General
Mercedes SL 400
KTM X-Bow
R231
Generation
X-Bow
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
KTM X-Bow
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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 hp
237 hp
KTM X-Bow
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
369 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
KTM X-Bow
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

KTM X-Bow
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10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
10.57 lb/hp
8.05 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
31 mpg
33 mpg
KTM X-Bow
22 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
524 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
345 mi
KTM X-Bow
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
145.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
KTM X-Bow
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