Car comparison

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0vsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

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

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Bugatti W16 Mistral

8.0

1600 hp7993 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedRoadster2024-2025
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43

421 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    420 km/h
    261 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,600 hp
    1,193 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,600 Nm
    1,180 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    784 hp/t
    585 kW/t
    1.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBugattiW16 Mistral8.0Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
1,600hp1,193kW
421hp314kW
Torque
1,600Nm1,180lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight-
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
To 99% top speed
38.2s99% target: 416 km/h / 258 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
5.6s
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.1s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
784hp/t585kW/t356hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
784Nm/t525lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
445km276mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
7,993cc488cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,694mm185in
4,700mm185in
Width
2,034mm80in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,209mm48in
1,359mm54in
Wheelbase
2,711mm107in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,749mm69in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,661mm65in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
213L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
97L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43PowerTorque
  • Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BugattiW16 Mistral8.07,050 rpm2,250-7,000 rpm7,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 436,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBugattiW16 Mistral8.0Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
5.6 s
15.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
12.4 s
-
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
274 km/h
171 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
421 hp
314 kW

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0 has 1,179 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0: 1,179 hp (879 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
1,600 Nm
1,180 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
1,735 kg
3,825 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
420 km/h
261 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
278 km/h
173 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.02.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 434.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 2.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0: 12.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
784 hp/t
585 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
445 km
276 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
737 km
458 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
2.4 s
420 km/h
261 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
421 hp
314 kW
4.7 s
278 km/h
173 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
0-100 km/h2.4 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,209 mm
47.6 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
0-100 km/h2.4 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
2.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
784 hp/t
585 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBugattiW16 Mistral8.0Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
1,600 Nm
1,180 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,209 mm
47.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Range score
445 km
276 mi
737 km
458 mi
Trunk score
-
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
784 hp/t
585 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBugatti W16 Mistral 8.0Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43
Consumption21.8 L/100 km10.8 mpg US13 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km38.15 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi61.40 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,270 L864 US gal719 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,723 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0

  • Has 1,179 hp more
  • Has 1,100 Nm more
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 142 km/h (88 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 542 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Uses 12.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 292 km (181 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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