The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 126,800
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (07 - 09) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
€ 225,600
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 126,800
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 21.8 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1265
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (07 - 09)
1865
2065
1295
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
1820
2075
1865 mm
Width
1820 mm
2065 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1265 mm
Height
1295 mm
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (07 - 09)
2600
4380
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
2560
4598
4380 mm
Length
4598 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2385 kg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
410 kg
19.34 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
VH2
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 SL 65 AMG
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
AM05
Engine Code
M 275.981
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4300 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
380 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
380 bhp
604 bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
410 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
410 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Performance

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

69 m
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
4.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.51 kg/bhp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
4.5 kg/bhp
3.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
19 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
355 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
329 mi
355 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
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).
265.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
286.1 kWh
265.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
120 kg
Maximum Payload
265 kg
144 L
Boot Capacity
339 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data