The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. KTM X-Bow (08 - ..)
€ 225,600

€ 54,600

€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 86 cm longer, 9.5 cm narrower and 9.3 cm taller than the KTM X-Bow.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
1295
1820
2075
1202
1915
2115
1820 mm
Width
1915 mm
2075 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2115 mm
1295 mm
Height
1202 mm
2560
4598
2430
3738
4598 mm
Length
3738 mm
2560 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
865 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
1255 kg
59.2 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
R230
Generation
X-Bow
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 bhp
237 bhp
KTM X-Bow
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1000 NM
310 NM
KTM X-Bow
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow
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3.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.65 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3.51 kg/bhp
3.65 kg/bhp
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
39 mpg
KTM X-Bow
13 mpg
city
No data
29 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
355 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
345 mi
KTM X-Bow
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
KTM X-Bow
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
333 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
265 kg
Maximum Payload
1135 kg
339 L
Boot Capacity
No data




No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data