The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster Sportshift (11 - 18)
€ 99,300
€ 141,000
€ 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 9.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
51.8
73.9
82.6
49.8
73.4
81.3
73.9 in
Width
73.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
51.8 in
Height
49.8 in
101.8
182.3
102.4
172.4
182.3 in
Length
172.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
R231
Generation
VH2
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code
AM15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 hp
430 hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
369 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
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10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
10.57 lb/hp
8.77 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
31 mpg
18 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
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)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
265 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
