Car comparison

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

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

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Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTO-40 2.5 TFSI

386 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43

381 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    386 hp
    288 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    678 kg
    1,495 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    569 hp/t
    425 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
386hp288kW
381hp284kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
678kg1,495lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight-
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
34.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
7.7s
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.1s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
569hp/t425kW/t258hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
737Nm/t493lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
480km298mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
3,836mm151in
4,705mm185in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,081mm43in
1,359mm54in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
250L
213L
Max trunk volume-
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
48L
70L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43PowerTorque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 436,750 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.7 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.1 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
228 km/h
142 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
386 hp
288 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
381 hp
284 kW

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
678 kg
1,495 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
1,810 kg
3,990 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI2.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 434.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 2.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43 and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI: 0.6 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
569 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
480 km
298 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
745 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
386 hp
288 kW
2.7 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,836 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,081 mm
42.6 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
2.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.9 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
569 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
386 hp
288 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Lightness
678 kg
1,495 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,836 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,081 mm
42.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,705 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Range score
480 km
298 mi
745 km
463 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
-
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
569 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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
VehicleDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1,132 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 359 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 265 km (164 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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