The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15)

€ 123,100
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 2,011,100
 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15) Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
€ 123,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 2,011,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SL 500 is 6.7 inches longer, 4.8 inches narrower and 4.9 inches taller than the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport.
Mercedes SL 500
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
46.9
Blueprint Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15)
78.7
78.7
73.9 in
Width
78.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
51.8 in
Height
46.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
Blueprint Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15)
106.7
175.7
182.3 in
Length
175.7 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.8 %
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes SL 500
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
R231
Generation
Veyron
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 500
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V16 gasoline engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.927
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
16
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
8 L / 391 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
1184 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
450 hp
1184 hp
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
1106 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
516 lb‑ft
1106 lb‑ft
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

Performance

Mercedes SL 500
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
155 mph
Maximum Speed
255 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

118 ft
0.000 sec

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

▶ REPLAY
8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.71 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
8.79 lb/hp
3.71 lb/hp
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 500
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
10 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
26 mpg
10 mpg
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
19 mpg
city
6 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
269 mi
Mercedes SL 500
449 mi
269 mi
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
437.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
170.4 kWh
437.6 kWh
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
867 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 500
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data