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 € 195,200
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 10.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
73.4 in
Width
76.3 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
49.8 in
Height
49.6 in
172.4 in
Length
182.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
VH2
Generation
R197
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
AM05
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
380 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
380 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
302 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
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
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
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9.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
9.92 lb/hp
6.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
16 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
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).
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
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data