The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé (09 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)

€ 109,000
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé (09 - 16) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
€ 186,800
 Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13) Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
€ 109,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 186,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
49.6
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé (09 - 16)
73.4
81.3
49.7
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 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
49.7 in
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé (09 - 16)
102.4
172.4
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
105.5
182.6
172.4 in
Length
182.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé (09 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.83 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)

General

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG 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 V8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
AM14
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
420 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
420 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
347 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
347 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé

Performance

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
180 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé

▶ REPLAY
8.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
8.56 lb/hp
6.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
17 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
400 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
360 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
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).
250.1 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
261.5 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
441 lb
Maximum Payload
529 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data