The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

€ 122,200
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
€ 195,200
 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
€ 122,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 195,200

ⓘ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 25.8 cm shorter, 7.4 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
1265
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)
1865
2065
1261
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
1939
2297
1865 mm
Width
1939 mm
2065 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2297 mm
1265 mm
Height
1261 mm
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)
2600
4380
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
2680
4638
4380 mm
Length
4638 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.44 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)

General

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
VH2
Generation
R197
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
AM05
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4300 CC
Engine Capacity
6208 CC
380 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
563 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
380 bhp
563 bhp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
410 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
650 NM
at 4750 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
410 NM
650 NM
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

Performance

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
174 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

53 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

▶ REPLAY
4.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.08 kg/bhp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
4.5 kg/bhp
3.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
19 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
331 mi
Range
400 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
331 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
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).
250.1 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
284.2 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
358 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
308 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
120 kg
Maximum Payload
225 kg
144 L
Boot Capacity
176 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data