The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster Sportshift (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

€ 192,700
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster Sportshift (14 - 18) Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
€ 195,200
 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
€ 192,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster is 10 inches shorter and 2.9 inches narrower.
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
49.6
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster Sportshift (14 - 18)
73.4
81.3
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
76.3
90.4
73.4 in
Width
76.3 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
49.6 in
Height
49.6 in
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster Sportshift (14 - 18)
102.4
172.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
105.5
182.6
172.6 in
Length
182.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster Sportshift (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.57 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

General

Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
VH2
Generation
R197
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
AM28
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
565 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
565 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
457 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
457 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

Performance

Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
201 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

▶ REPLAY
6.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
6.81 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
16 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
9 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
338 mi
Range
400 mi
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
338 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
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).
250.1 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
278.4 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin Vantage S V12 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data