The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)

€ 121,000
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
€ 163,000
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19) Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 121,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,000

ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
49.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16)
73.4
81.3
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
73.9
82.6
73.4 in
Width
73.9 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49.8 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16)
102.4
172.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)
101.8
182.4
172.4 in
Length
182.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.33 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (18 - 19)

General

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
VH2
Generation
R231
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
AM14
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
420 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 5500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
420 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
347 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
347 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Performance

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.23 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
8.98 lb/hp
7.23 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
17 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
398 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
360 mi
398 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
221.6 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
261.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data