The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 140,000
€ 225,600
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 225,600
ⓘ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 8.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 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 65 AMG
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
904 lb
19.34 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
GAM05
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
399 hp
at 7300 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
399 hp
604 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
310 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
310 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.95 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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9.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
9.45 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
16 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
10 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
331 mi
Range
355 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
331 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 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).
265.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
284.2 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
