The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 160,300
 Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) Donkervoort D8 GTO
€ 225,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Mercedes SL 65 AMG is 33.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Donkervoort D8 GTO.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
72.8
80.7
71.7 in
Width
72.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
51 in
Height
44.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
92.5
147.2
181 in
Length
147.2 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4674 lb
Curb Weight
1532 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
3142 lb
67.23 %
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
R230
Generation
D8
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
5
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 hp
375 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Donkervoort D8 GTO

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

128 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO

▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.09 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
4.09 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
11 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
373 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
2877 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data