The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 135,500

€ 123,100

€ 135,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
49.8
73.4
81.3
51.8
73.9
82.6
73.4 in
Width
73.9 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49.8 in
Height
51.8 in
102.4
172.4
101.8
182.3
172.4 in
Length
182.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.73 %

General
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
VH2
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
AM15
Engine Code
M 278.927

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
430 hp
at 7300 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
430 hp
450 hp
Mercedes SL 500
361 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
361 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500
▶ REPLAY
8.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
8.77 lb/hp
8.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
17 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
360 mi
Range
449 mi
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
360 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
261.5 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).
170.4 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
261.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data