The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. KTM X-Bow GT (17 - ..)

€ 123,100
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) Mercedes SL 500
€ 70,000
 KTM X-Bow GT (17 - ..) KTM X-Bow GT
€ 123,100
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 35.2 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
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
73.9
82.6
47.3
Blueprint KTM X-Bow GT (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
101.8
182.3
Blueprint KTM X-Bow GT (17 - ..)
95.7
147.2
182.3 in
Length
147.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
KTM X-Bow GT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
2033 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
Weight Difference:
1925 lb
48.64 %
KTM X-Bow GT (17 - ..)

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
9-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
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
450 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
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow GT

▶ REPLAY
8.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.87 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
8.79 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
19 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
300 mi
Mercedes SL 500
449 mi
300 mi
KTM X-Bow GT
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
170.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow GT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
330 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