The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (09 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
€ 121,000
€ 517,700
€ 121,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 517,700
ⓘ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 10.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
49.8
73.4
81.3
50
75.1
83
73.4 in
Width
75.1 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
49.8 in
Height
50 in
102.4
172.4
106.3
183.3
172.4 in
Length
183.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3926 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
VH2
Generation
C199
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
AM14
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
420 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
420 hp
617 hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
347 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
347 lb‑ft
575 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
180 mph
Maximum Speed
208 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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8.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
8.98 lb/hp
6.36 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
17 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.6 gal
360 mi
Range
416 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
360 mi
416 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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).
274.7 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
261.5 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
439 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
