The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19) vs. Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
€ 163,000

€ 160,300

€ 163,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SL 63 AMG is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 35.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 6.3 inches taller than the Donkervoort D8 GTO.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
51.2
73.9
82.6
44.9
72.8
80.7
73.9 in
Width
72.8 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
51.2 in
Height
44.9 in
101.8
182.4
92.5
147.2
182.4 in
Length
147.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4068 lb
Curb Weight
1532 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
2535 lb
62.32 %

General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
R231
Generation
D8
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
563 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
563 hp
375 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Donkervoort D8 GTO
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7.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
7.23 lb/hp
4.09 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
20 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
16 mpg
city
No data
24 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
398 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
398 mi
373 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
221.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
441 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
2877 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data