The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 240,200
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 143,900
 Donkervoort D8 GTO-S (16 - ..) Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
€ 240,200
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 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-S.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
73.9
82.6
44.9
Blueprint Donkervoort D8 GTO-S (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-S (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-S
4299 lb
Curb Weight
1631 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2668 lb
62.06 %
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S (16 - ..)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
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-S
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
355 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
355 hp
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

151 ft
0.000 sec

Donkervoort D8 GTO-S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
29 mpg
Donkervoort D8 GTO-S
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-S
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-S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6 unklar
449 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
573 lb
Maximum Payload
2778 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data