The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)
€ 126,800
€ 99,300
€ 126,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300
ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 400.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 400
49.8
73.4
81.3
51.8
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
102.4
172.4
101.8
182.3
172.4 in
Length
182.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 400
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 400
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
AM05
Engine Code
M 276.825
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.3 L / 210 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
380 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SL 400
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
302 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 400
Performance
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 400
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
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9.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
9.92 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 400
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
16 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
10 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
329 mi
Range
524 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
329 mi
524 mi
Mercedes SL 400
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).
145.8 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
286.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
579 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 400
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
