The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
€ 160,600

€ 54,600

€ 160,600
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 63 AMG is 34.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow
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 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow
4068 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
2161 lb
53.13 %

General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow
R231
Generation
X-Bow
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
530 hp
237 hp
KTM X-Bow
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow
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7.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
7.68 lb/hp
8.05 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
33 mpg
KTM X-Bow
17 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
471 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
471 mi
345 mi
KTM X-Bow
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
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 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
2502 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data