The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18)

€ 111,100
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SL 500
€ 135,500
 Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18) Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
€ 111,100
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 500 is 7.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SL 500
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
71.7
81.7
49.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18)
73.4
81.3
71.7 in
Width
73.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
51.1 in
Height
49.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
100.8
179.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18)
102.4
172.4
179.8 in
Length
172.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 500
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.47 %
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes SL 500
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 500
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.965
Engine Code
AM15
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
383 hp
430 hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SL 500
391 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster

Performance

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

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 500
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