The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes SL 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 140,000
€ 80,900
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 280.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 280
49.8
73.4
81.3
51.9
71.7
81.7
73.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49.8 in
Height
51.9 in
102.4
172.4
100.8
179.8
172.4 in
Length
179.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 280
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.77 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 280
VH2
Generation
R230
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 280
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
GAM05
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
399 hp
at 7300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
399 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SL 280
310 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
310 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 280
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 280
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.95 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 280
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9.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
9.45 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 280
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
16 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SL 280
10 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
331 mi
Range
529 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
331 mi
529 mi
Mercedes SL 280
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).
178.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
284.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
