The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster Sportshift (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 192,700
€ 82,600
€ 192,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster is 7.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 300.
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
49.6
73.4
81.3
51.9
71.7
81.7
73.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49.6 in
Height
51.9 in
102.4
172.6
100.8
179.8
172.6 in
Length
179.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.85 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
VH2
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
AM28
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
565 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
565 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 300
457 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
457 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 300
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
201 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
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6.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
6.81 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
16 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
9 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
338 mi
Range
534 mi
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
338 mi
534 mi
Mercedes SL 300
Environmental Impact
278.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
278.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
