The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 122,200
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
€ 150,100
 Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 600
€ 122,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100

ⓘ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 V8 Roadster is 7.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 600.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 600
49.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)
73.4
81.3
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
73.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49.8 in
Height
51.1 in
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)
102.4
172.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
172.4 in
Length
179.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 600
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
16.39 %
Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 600
VH2
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 600
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
AM05
Engine Code
M 275.954
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
380 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
380 hp
510 hp
Mercedes SL 600
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
302 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 600

Performance

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 600
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 600

▶ REPLAY
9.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
9.92 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 600

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
16 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
331 mi
Range
358 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
331 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 600
Environmental Impact
284.2 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).
263.3 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
284.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 600
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data