The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 140,000
€ 82,600
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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 18.6 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 5.2 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 300.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
1265
1865
2065
1317
1820
2075
1865 mm
Width
1820 mm
2065 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1265 mm
Height
1317 mm
2600
4380
2560
4566
4380 mm
Length
4566 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
5.79 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
VH2
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 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 300
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
GAM05
Engine Code
M 272.949
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4300 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
399 bhp
at 7300 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
399 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes SL 300
420 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
420 NM
300 NM
Mercedes SL 300
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.95 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
▶ REPLAY
4.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 kg/bhp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
4.29 kg/bhp
7.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
19 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
331 mi
Range
534 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
331 mi
534 mi
Mercedes SL 300
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).
176.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
284.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
358 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 300
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
120 kg
Maximum Payload
295 kg
144 L
Boot Capacity
339 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
