Car comparison

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8

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 SLK (R172)

AMG SLK 55 V8

421 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2015

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
  • Lightest
    695 kg
    1,532 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    555 hp/t
    414 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8

  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
386hp288kW
421hp314kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
695kg1,532lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight-
1,910kg4,211lb
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
58.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.7s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
7.8s
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.1s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
555hp/t414kW/t252hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
719Nm/t481lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
480km298mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
3,833mm151in
4,134mm163in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,122mm44in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,340mm92in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
250L
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
70L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
195g/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 SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V86,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.7 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.8 s
15.0 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.1 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
227 km/h
141 mph
185 km/h
115 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
421 hp
314 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 has 35 hp more than Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: 35 hp (26 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
540 Nm
398 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
1,535 kg
3,384 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 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-RS 2.5 TFSI2.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V84.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 has more power, Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: 1.9 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI: 1.6 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-RS 2.5 TFSI
555 hp/t
414 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
833 km
518 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
421 hp
314 kW
4.6 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.6 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-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-RS 2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
386 hp
288 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.7 s
4.6 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
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
480 km
298 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
555 hp/t
414 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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 SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-RS 2.5 TFSI

  • Is 840 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 281 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 353 km (220 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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