The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (12 - 15)
€ 225,600

€ 2,011,100

€ 225,600
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 65 AMG is 5.4 inches longer, 7 inches narrower and 4.1 inches taller than the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
51
71.7
81.7
46.9
78.7
78.7
71.7 in
Width
78.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
51 in
Height
46.9 in
100.8
181
106.7
175.7
181 in
Length
175.7 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.14 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
R230
Generation
Veyron
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V16 gasoline engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
16
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
8 L / 391 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
1184 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 hp
1184 hp
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
1106 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
1106 lb‑ft
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
155 mph
Maximum Speed
255 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 ft
0.000 sec

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.71 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
3.71 lb/hp
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
10 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
10 mpg
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
11 mpg
city
6 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
355 mi
Range
269 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
269 mi
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
437.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
437.6 kWh
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
867 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data