The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster N400 (07 - 07)
€ 87,500
€ 140,000
€ 87,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000
ⓘ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 350 Sportmotor is 7.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Aston Martin Vantage 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 350 Sportmotor
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.31 %
General
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Aston Martin Vantage 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 350 Sportmotor
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.968
Engine Code
GAM05
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
312 hp
399 hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.95 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.45 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
12.89 lb/hp
9.45 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
24 mpg
16 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
16 mpg
city
10 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
502 mi
Range
331 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
502 mi
331 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
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).
284.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
187.5 kWh
284.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Aston Martin Vantage 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
