The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 Sportshift (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09)
€ 144,600
€ 493,900
€ 144,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 493,900
ⓘ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 27.6 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
1265
1865
2065
1281
1908
2108
1865 mm
Width
1908 mm
2065 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2108 mm
1265 mm
Height
1281 mm
2600
4380
2700
4656
4380 mm
Length
4656 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.3 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
VH2
Generation
C199
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 155
GAM05
Engine Code
M 155.980
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
8
4300 CC
Engine Capacity
5439 CC
399 bhp
at 7300 rpm
Power
617 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
399 bhp
617 bhp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
420 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
780 NM
at 3250 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
420 NM
780 NM
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
177 mph
Maximum Speed
206 mph
4.95 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
69 m
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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4.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.96 kg/bhp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
4.29 kg/bhp
2.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
19 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
26 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
97 L
329 mi
Range
416 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
329 mi
416 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
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).
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).
274.7 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
286.1 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
120 kg
Maximum Payload
155 kg
144 L
Boot Capacity
204 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
