The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
€ 121,000
€ 240,200
€ 121,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200
ⓘ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 25.3 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1265
1865
2065
1300
1877
2099
1865 mm
Width
1877 mm
2065 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1265 mm
Height
1300 mm
2600
4380
2585
4633
4380 mm
Length
4633 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2210 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
12.31 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
VH2
Generation
R231
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
AM14
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4735 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
420 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
420 bhp
621 bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
470 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
470 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
▶ REPLAY
4.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.14 kg/bhp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
4.07 kg/bhp
3.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
20 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
360 mi
Range
391 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
360 mi
391 mi
Mercedes SL 65 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).
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).
225.5 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
261.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
321 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
120 kg
Maximum Payload
260 kg
144 L
Boot Capacity
504 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
