The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Donkervoort D8 GTO-S (16 - ..)
€ 225,600

€ 143,900

€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 143,900
ⓘ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-S.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
51
71.7
81.7
44.9
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
100.8
181
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-S
4674 lb
Curb Weight
1631 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
3042 lb
65.09 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
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-S
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
355 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 hp
355 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
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7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.59 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
4.59 lb/hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
11 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
355 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
373 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6 unklar
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
2778 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data