The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. KTM X-Bow GT (17 - ..)
€ 120,000

€ 70,000

€ 120,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 34.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow GT.
Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow GT
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
181.8
95.7
147.2
181.8 in
Length
147.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow GT
3935 lb
Curb Weight
2033 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
1903 lb
48.36 %

General
Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow GT
R231
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 GT
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.927
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
429 hp
296 hp
KTM X-Bow GT
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
516 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow GT
Performance
Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow GT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow GT
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9.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.87 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
9.17 lb/hp
6.87 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow GT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
26 mpg
28 mpg
KTM X-Bow GT
18 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
439 mi
Range
300 mi
Mercedes SL 500
439 mi
300 mi
KTM X-Bow GT
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
174.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow GT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow GT
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
2377 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data