The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 126,500
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
€ 111,100
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 126,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,100

ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 500.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
49.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16)
73.4
81.3
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
73.4 in
Width
71.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
49.8 in
Height
51.1 in
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16)
102.4
172.4
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
172.4 in
Length
179.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.47 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
VH2
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
AM14
Engine Code
M 273.965
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
420 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
420 hp
383 hp
Mercedes SL 500
347 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
347 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
8.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
8.98 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
18 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
385 mi
Range
418 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
385 mi
418 mi
Mercedes SL 500
Environmental Impact
244.5 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
244.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Mercedes SL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data