The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 300 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18)
€ 82,600
€ 135,500
€ 82,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 135,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 300 is 7.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SL 300
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
51.9
71.7
81.7
49.8
73.4
81.3
71.7 in
Width
73.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
51.9 in
Height
49.8 in
100.8
179.8
102.4
172.4
179.8 in
Length
172.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 300
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.77 %
General
Mercedes SL 300
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
R230
Generation
VH2
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 300
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.949
Engine Code
AM15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
228 hp
430 hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SL 300
221 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SL 300
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
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17.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 300
17.55 lb/hp
8.77 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 300
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 300
25 mpg
17 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
534 mi
Range
360 mi
Mercedes SL 300
534 mi
360 mi
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
261.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 300
176.2 kWh
261.5 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 300
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
265 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
