The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 Sportshift (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)

€ 144,600
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 Sportshift (07 - 07) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
€ 95,900
 Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes SL 350
€ 144,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900

ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 350.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 350
49.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 Sportshift (07 - 07)
73.4
81.3
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
73.9
82.6
73.4 in
Width
73.9 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
49.8 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 Sportshift (07 - 07)
102.4
172.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
101.8
181.8
172.4 in
Length
181.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 350
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 Sportshift (07 - 07)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.46 %
Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)

General

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 350
VH2
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 350
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
GAM05
Engine Code
M 276.954
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
399 hp
at 7300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
399 hp
302 hp
Mercedes SL 350
310 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
310 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350

Performance

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 350
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.95 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350

▶ REPLAY
9.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
9.45 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
16 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
10 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
594 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
329 mi
594 mi
Mercedes SL 350
Environmental Impact
286.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
286.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
579 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data