Car comparison

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

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

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Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI

386 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2016-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 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
    695 kg
    1,532 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    555 hp/t
    414 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    175 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    844 km
    525 mi
  • Largest trunk
    345 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
386hp288kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
695kg1,532lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight-
2,115kg4,663lb
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
65.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
7.8s
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.1s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
555hp/t414kW/t252hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
719Nm/t481lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
480km298mi
Calculated
844km525mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
3,833mm151in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,122mm44in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,340mm92in
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
178g/km
175g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
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
7.8 s
16.4 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
1.7 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.4 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
227 km/h
141 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
386 hp
288 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI has 19 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
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-RS 2.5 TFSI
695 kg
1,532 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 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-RS 2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
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-RS 2.5 TFSI2.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 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-RS 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI: 2.3 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
555 hp/t
414 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
480 km
298 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
844 km
525 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSI
386 hp
288 kW
2.7 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 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-RS 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
3,833 mm
150.9 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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-RS 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 (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 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-RS 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
2.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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-RS 2.5 TFSI
555 hp/t
414 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Power
386 hp
288 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
695 kg
1,532 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,833 mm
150.9 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 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
480 km
298 mi
844 km
525 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
555 hp/t
414 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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-RS 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 965 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 334 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6

  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 364 km (226 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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