The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé (09 - 14) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13)
€ 172,900
€ 249,900
€ 172,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 249,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé.
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
48.9
73.4
81.3
49.7
77.4
90.4
73.4 in
Width
77.4 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
48.9 in
Height
49.7 in
102.4
172.4
105.5
182.6
172.4 in
Length
182.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.27 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
VH2
Generation
C197
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 V12 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
AM10
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
622 hp
at 7400 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
510 hp
622 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
468 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
468 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
190 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
▶ REPLAY
7.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.76 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
7.26 lb/hp
5.76 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
14 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
10 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
303 mi
Range
385 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
303 mi
385 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Environmental Impact
310.8 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).
259.6 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
310.8 kWh
259.6 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V12 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
441 lb
Maximum Payload
683 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
