The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS (16 - ..)

€ 111,100
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 182,100
 Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS (16 - ..) Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 182,100

ⓘ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 500 is 29.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS.
Mercedes SL 500
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
44.2
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS (16 - ..)
72.8
80.7
71.7 in
Width
72.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
51.1 in
Height
44.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS (16 - ..)
92.1
150.5
179.8 in
Length
150.5 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
92.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
4211 lb
Curb Weight
1532 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
2679 lb
63.62 %
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS (16 - ..)

General

Mercedes SL 500
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
R230
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 500
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.965
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
381 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
383 hp
381 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS

Performance

Mercedes SL 500
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

125 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.02 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
4.02 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 500
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
20 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
13 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes SL 500
418 mi
373 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
225.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6 unklar
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 500
Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
2877 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data