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Donkervoort F22 2.5 R5 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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Donkervoort F22

2.5 R5 TFSI

500 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2022-2025
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Donkervoort F22 2.5 R5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Lightest
    716 kg
    1,579 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    698 hp/t
    521 kW/t
    1.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
500hp373kW
455hp339kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
716kg1,579lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight-
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.0s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
55.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.5s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
7.5s
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.4s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.9s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
698hp/t521kW/t317hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
894Nm/t598lb-ft/ton
Calculated
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
676km420mi
Calculated
743km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,039mm159in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,912mm75in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,105mm44in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,420mm95in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
298L
364L
Max trunk volume-
485L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Donkervoort F22 2.5 R5 TFSIMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Donkervoort F22 2.5 R5 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
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI6,360 rpm5,150 rpm6,610 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V85,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.4 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.5 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.5 s
14.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.6 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.5 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.4 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.9 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
228 km/h
142 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
500 hp
373 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW

Donkervoort F22 2.5 R5 TFSI has 45 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 and Donkervoort F22 2.5 R5 TFSI: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
640 Nm
472 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
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
716 kg
1,579 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
1,740 kg
3,836 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI2.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V84.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort F22 2.5 R5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 1.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Donkervoort F22 2.5 R5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 3.0 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
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
698 hp/t
521 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
676 km
420 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
743 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
500 hp
373 kW
2.5 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
455 hp
339 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
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h2.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
298 L
10.5 cu ft
Length
4,039 mm
159.0 in
Height
1,105 mm
43.5 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 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
364 L
12.9 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
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h2.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Donkervoort F22 2.5 R5 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
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
2.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
DonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSI
698 hp/t
521 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDonkervoortF222.5 R5 TFSIMercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.5 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
716 kg
1,579 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
298 L
10.5 cu ft
Length
4,039 mm
159.0 in
Height
1,105 mm
43.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
676 km
420 mi
743 km
461 mi
Trunk score
298 L
10.5 cu ft
364 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
698 hp/t
521 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDonkervoort F22 2.5 R5 TFSIMercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Donkervoort F22 2.5 R5 TFSI

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Is 1,024 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 437 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 67 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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