The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)

€ 240,200
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 160,300
 Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16) Donkervoort D8 GTO
€ 240,200
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 Mercedes SL 65 AMG is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 35.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 6.3 inches taller than the Donkervoort D8 GTO.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
73.9
82.6
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
72.8
80.7
73.9 in
Width
72.8 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
51.2 in
Height
44.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)
92.5
147.2
182.4 in
Length
147.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
4299 lb
Curb Weight
1532 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2767 lb
64.36 %
Donkervoort D8 GTO Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
R231
Generation
D8
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-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 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
5
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
375 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

128 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO
14 mpg
city
No data
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
391 mi
373 mi
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 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
573 lb
Maximum Payload
2877 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data