The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)

€ 111,100
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 54,600
 KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) KTM X-Bow
€ 111,100
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 500 is 32.6 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow.
Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
47.3
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
75.4
83.3
71.7 in
Width
75.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
51.1 in
Height
47.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
95.7
147.2
179.8 in
Length
147.2 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
4211 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
2304 lb
54.72 %
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)

General

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
R230
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 500
KTM X-Bow
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.965
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
383 hp
237 hp
KTM X-Bow
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
391 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow

Performance

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow

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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
10.99 lb/hp
8.05 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
20 mpg
33 mpg
KTM X-Bow
13 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SL 500
418 mi
345 mi
KTM X-Bow
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
225.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
2502 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data