The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 121,000
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
€ 120,000
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SL 500
€ 121,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
49.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16)
73.4
81.3
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
73.9
82.6
73.4 in
Width
73.9 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49.8 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16)
102.4
172.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
101.8
181.8
172.4 in
Length
181.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.19 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
VH2
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
AM14
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
420 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
420 hp
429 hp
Mercedes SL 500
347 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
347 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
8.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
8.98 lb/hp
9.17 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
17 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
439 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
360 mi
439 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
174.3 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
261.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data