Car comparison

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 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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Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)

AMG SL 43

421 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2024-present

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
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
435hp324kW
421hp314kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
680kg1,499lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight-
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
To 99% top speed
31.9s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
7.7s
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.1s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
640hp/t477kW/t290hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
824Nm/t551lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
3,836mm151in
4,700mm185in
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
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
48L
70L

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 (R232) AMG SL 43PowerTorque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 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 Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm1,750-6,350 rpm7,250 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
MetricDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.6 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.7 s
15.4 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
225 km/h
140 mph
183 km/h
114 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
421 hp
314 kW

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI has 14 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 Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI: 14 hp (10 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 (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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
680 kg
1,499 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
286 km/h
178 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI2.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 434.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 2.1 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 (R232)AMG SL 43
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43: 1.5 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 (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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
600 km
373 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI
435 hp
324 kW
2.6 s
286 km/h
178 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
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 (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
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 (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

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 (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
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 (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
VehicleDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R232)AMG SL 43
Power
435 hp
324 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.6 s
4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
Lightness
680 kg
1,499 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,359 mm
53.5 in
Range score
600 km
373 mi
737 km
458 mi
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
213 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
640 hp/t
477 kW/t
1.6 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.

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 (R232) AMG SL 43
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO Invdividual Series 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 1,055 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 397 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R232) AMG SL 43

  • Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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