The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster Sportshift (11 - 18) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 141,000
€ 225,600
€ 141,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600
ⓘ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 V8 Roadster is 21.8 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1265
1865
2065
1295
1820
2075
1865 mm
Width
1820 mm
2065 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1265 mm
Height
1295 mm
2600
4380
2560
4598
4380 mm
Length
4598 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg
Weight Difference:
410 kg
19.34 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
VH2
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
AM15
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4735 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
430 bhp
at 7300 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
430 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
490 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
490 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
3.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.51 kg/bhp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
3.98 kg/bhp
3.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
22 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
29 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
385 mi
Range
355 mi
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
385 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
265.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
244.5 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
120 kg
Maximum Payload
265 kg
144 L
Boot Capacity
339 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
