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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6vsDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 400 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018
VS

Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

345 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2016-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • 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

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Lightest
    740 kg
    1,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    466 hp/t
    348 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
367hp274kW
345hp257kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
740kg1,631lb
Gross weight
2,115kg4,663lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
31.9s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
10.4s
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
466hp/t348kW/t211hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
608Nm/t407lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
844km525mi
Calculated
480km298mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
3,740mm147in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
345L
250L
Max trunk volume
485L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
48L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI5,400 rpm2,000 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
10.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
9.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
205 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
345 hp
257 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 has 22 hp more than Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
740 kg
1,631 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V64.9 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI3.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 has more power, Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6 and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
466 hp/t
348 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
345 hp
257 kW
3.3 s
255 km/h
158 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
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,740 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 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
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 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
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.3 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
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
466 hp/t
348 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 400 V6DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
367 hp
274 kW
345 hp
257 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
740 kg
1,631 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,740 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
844 km
525 mi
480 km
298 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
466 hp/t
348 kW/t
2.1 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 400 V6Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • 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

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

  • Is 920 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 245 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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