The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 87,300
 KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..) KTM X-Bow R
€ 225,600
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 65 AMG is 33.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow R.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
47.3
Blueprint KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
Blueprint KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)
95.7
147.2
181 in
Length
147.2 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
4674 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
2767 lb
59.2 %
KTM X-Bow R (11 - ..)

General

Mercedes SL 65 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 hp
296 hp
KTM X-Bow R
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow R

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

KTM X-Bow R

▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.44 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
6.44 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
28 mpg
KTM X-Bow R
11 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
300 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
300 mi
KTM X-Bow R
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow R
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
2502 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data