The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

€ 140,000
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 (07 - 07) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
€ 240,200
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 240,200

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
49.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 (07 - 07)
73.4
81.3
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
73.9
82.6
73.4 in
Width
73.9 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49.8 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 (07 - 07)
102.4
172.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)
101.8
182.4
172.4 in
Length
182.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 (07 - 07)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.31 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (16 - 18)

General

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
VH2
Generation
R231
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 65 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
GAM05
Engine Code
M 279.981
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
399 hp
at 7300 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
399 hp
621 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
310 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.92 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
9.45 lb/hp
6.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
16 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
331 mi
Range
391 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
331 mi
391 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).
225.5 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
284.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 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
573 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data