The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé N400 (07 - 07)
€ 327,300
€ 129,000
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
51.6
77.2
85
49.4
73.4
81.3
77.2 in
Width
73.4 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
51.6 in
Height
49.4 in
100.8
180.7
102.4
172.4
180.7 in
Length
172.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.83 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
R230
Generation
VH2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
GAM05
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
399 hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
199 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.95 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.01 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
9.01 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
16 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
No data
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
345 mi
Range
331 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
331 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
284.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
284.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
441 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
