The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 140,000
€ 149,000
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,000
ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
49.8
73.4
81.3
51
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 in
102.4
172.4
100.8
181
172.4 in
Length
181 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.19 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
VH2
Generation
R230
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
GAM05
Engine Code
M 156.984
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
399 hp
at 7300 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
399 hp
518 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
310 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
310 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.95 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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9.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
9.45 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
16 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
331 mi
Range
358 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
331 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
263.3 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
284.2 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
