Car comparison

Ariel Atom 4 2.0vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ariel Atom 4

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    595 kg
    1,312 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    538 hp/t
    401 kW/t
    1.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelArielAtom 42.0Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
320hp239kW
367hp274kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
595kg1,312lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight-
2,115kg4,663lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
30.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
8.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
538hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
706Nm/t472lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
844km525mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
3,520mm139in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,122mm44in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,390mm94in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume-
345L
Max trunk volume-
485L
Doors-
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
65L
CO2 emissions-
175g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ariel Atom 4 2.0Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Ariel Atom 4 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ArielAtom 42.06,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricArielAtom 42.0Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.1 s
16.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 has 47 hp more than Ariel Atom 4 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
595 kg
1,312 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.02.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V64.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 has more power, Ariel Atom 4 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 2.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ArielAtom 42.0
320 hp
239 kW
2.8 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ArielAtom 42.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleArielAtom 42.0Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
595 kg
1,312 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
-
844 km
525 mi
CO2 score
-
175 g/km
Trunk score
-
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Is 1,065 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 317 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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