The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)

€ 120,000
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SL 500
€ 54,600
 KTM X-Bow (08 - ..) KTM X-Bow
€ 120,000
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 87.9 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 11.3 cm taller than the KTM X-Bow.
Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
1315
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
1877
2099
1202
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
1915
2115
1877 mm
Width
1915 mm
2099 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2115 mm
1315 mm
Height
1202 mm
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
2585
4617
Blueprint KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
2430
3738
4617 mm
Length
3738 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
1785 kg
Kerb Weight
865 kg
2165 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
920 kg
51.54 %
KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)

General

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
R231
Generation
X-Bow
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.927
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
429 bhp
237 bhp
KTM X-Bow
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
700 NM
310 NM
KTM X-Bow

Performance

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

64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

54 m
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow

▶ REPLAY
4.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.65 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 500
4.16 kg/bhp
3.65 kg/bhp
KTM X-Bow

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
31 mpg
39 mpg
KTM X-Bow
22 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SL 500
439 mi
345 mi
KTM X-Bow
Environmental Impact
174.3 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
174.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
380 kg
Maximum Payload
1135 kg
504 L
Boot Capacity
No data
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data