The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) vs. KTM X-Bow GT (13 - 17)
€ 240,200
€ 70,000
€ 240,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 35.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the KTM X-Bow GT.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow GT
51.2
73.9
82.6
47.3
75.4
83.3
73.9 in
Width
75.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
51.2 in
Height
47.3 in
101.8
182.4
95.7
147.2
182.4 in
Length
147.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow GT
4299 lb
Curb Weight
1907 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
2392 lb
55.64 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow GT
R231
Generation
X-Bow
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow GT
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
281 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
281 hp
KTM X-Bow GT
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
KTM X-Bow GT
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow GT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
KTM X-Bow GT
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6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
KTM X-Bow GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow GT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
28 mpg
KTM X-Bow GT
14 mpg
city
No data
27 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
391 mi
Range
300 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
391 mi
300 mi
KTM X-Bow GT
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).
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
225.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
KTM X-Bow GT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
KTM X-Bow GT
2
Doors
0
2
No. of Seats
2
573 lb
Maximum Payload
2502 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
