The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster Sportshift (11 - 18)
€ 99,300
![Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SL_R231-16.png)
€ 141,000
![Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster Sportshift (11 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Aston_Martin_Vantage_Roadster_V8.webp)
€ 99,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 141,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SL 400 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 25.1 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
1315
1877
2099
1265
1865
2065
1877 mm
Width
1865 mm
2099 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2065 mm
1315 mm
Height
1265 mm
2585
4631
2600
4380
4631 mm
Length
4380 mm
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
![Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SL_R231-16.png)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.44 %
![Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster Sportshift (11 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Aston_Martin_Vantage_Roadster_V8.png)
General
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
R231
Generation
VH2
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code
AM15
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
4735 CC
362 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
430 bhp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 bhp
430 bhp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
500 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
490 NM
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
500 NM
490 NM
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
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Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
▶ REPLAY
4.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 400
4.79 kg/bhp
3.98 kg/bhp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
37 mpg
22 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
524 mi
Range
385 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
385 mi
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
145.8 kWh
244.5 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
380 kg
Maximum Payload
120 kg
504 L
Boot Capacity
144 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data