The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
€ 135,500

€ 160,600

€ 135,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,600
ⓘ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 23.7 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
1265
1865
2065
1315
1877
2099
1865 mm
Width
1877 mm
2065 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1265 mm
Height
1315 mm
2600
4380
2585
4617
4380 mm
Length
4617 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
7.32 %

General
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
VH2
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
AM15
Engine Code
M 157.983

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4735 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
430 bhp
at 7300 rpm
Power
530 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
430 bhp
530 bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
490 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 2600 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
490 NM
800 NM
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
3.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.48 kg/bhp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
3.98 kg/bhp
3.48 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
20 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
360 mi
Range
471 mi
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
360 mi
471 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
261.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
321 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
120 kg
Maximum Payload
335 kg
144 L
Boot Capacity
504 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data