The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
€ 149,000

€ 87,300

€ 149,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300
ⓘ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 33.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow R.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
51
71.7
81.7
47.3
75.4
83.3
71.7 in
Width
75.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
51 in
Height
47.3 in
100.8
181
95.7
147.2
181 in
Length
147.2 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
4343 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
2436 lb
56.09 %

General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
R230
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 R
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.984
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
518 hp
296 hp
KTM X-Bow R
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
465 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow R
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

KTM X-Bow R
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8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.44 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
8.38 lb/hp
6.44 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
17 mpg
28 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
11 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
358 mi
Range
300 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
358 mi
300 mi
KTM X-Bow R
Environmental Impact
263.3 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 63 AMG
263.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
2502 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data