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Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSIvsMercedes-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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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    286 km/h
    178 mph
  • Lightest
    680 kg
    1,499 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    640 hp/t
    477 kW/t
    1.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
435hp324kW
456hp340kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
680kg1,499lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
31.9s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.6s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
7.7s
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.5s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
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
10.1s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
640hp/t477kW/t290hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
824Nm/t551lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
3,836mm151in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,081mm43in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
250L
345L
Max trunk volume-
485L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
65L
CO2 emissions-
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm1,750-6,350 rpm7,250 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
MetricDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.5 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.6 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.7 s
14.2 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.5 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.1 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
225 km/h
140 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 has 21 hp more than Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
560 Nm
413 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
680 kg
1,499 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
286 km/h
178 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI2.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V84.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 has more power, Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 1.7 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 Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 1.0 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 Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
640 hp/t
477 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
600 km
373 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
722 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
435 hp
324 kW
2.6 s
286 km/h
178 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h2.6 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 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 (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

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 Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h2.6 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 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 Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
2.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.3 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 Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
640 hp/t
477 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.6 s
4.3 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
680 kg
1,499 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
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
600 km
373 mi
722 km
449 mi
CO2 score
-
205 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
640 hp/t
477 kW/t
1.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI

  • Is 1,040 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 375 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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