Car comparison

Dallara Stradale 2.3vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

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

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Dallara Stradale

2.3

400 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2017-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Dallara Stradale 2.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    855 kg
    1,885 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    468 hp/t
    349 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDallaraStradale2.3Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
400hp298kW
456hp340kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
855kg1,885lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
35.8s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
8.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
468hp/t349kW/t212hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
585Nm/t391lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,261cc138cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,185mm165in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,875mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,041mm41in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,585mm102in
Front track-
1,600mm63in
Rear track-
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume-
345L
Max trunk volume-
485L
Doors-
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
65L
CO2 emissions-
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Dallara Stradale 2.3Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Dallara Stradale 2.3: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DallaraStradale2.36,200 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V85,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDallaraStradale2.3Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.7 s
14.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
138 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DallaraStradale2.3
400 hp
298 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 has 56 hp more than Dallara Stradale 2.3.

The biggest power difference is between Dallara Stradale 2.3 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DallaraStradale2.3
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DallaraStradale2.3
855 kg
1,885 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DallaraStradale2.3
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
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
DallaraStradale2.33.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V84.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 has more power, Dallara Stradale 2.3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Dallara Stradale 2.3 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DallaraStradale2.3
468 hp/t
349 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DallaraStradale2.3
400 hp
298 kW
3.3 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
4.3 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
DallaraStradale2.3
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,041 mm
41.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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
VehicleDallaraStradale2.3Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
855 kg
1,885 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,041 mm
41.0 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
-
722 km
449 mi
CO2 score
-
205 g/km
Trunk score
-
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
468 hp/t
349 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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 500 V8
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Dallara Stradale 2.3

  • Is 865 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 203 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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