The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18)
€ 225,600

€ 135,500

€ 225,600
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 65 AMG is 21.8 cm longer, 4.5 cm narrower and 3 cm taller than the Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
1295
1820
2075
1265
1865
2065
1820 mm
Width
1865 mm
2075 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2065 mm
1295 mm
Height
1265 mm
2560
4598
2600
4380
4598 mm
Length
4380 mm
2560 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
410 kg
19.34 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
R230
Generation
VH2
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code
AM15

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
4735 CC
604 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
430 bhp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 bhp
430 bhp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
1000 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
490 NM
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
1000 NM
490 NM
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
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3.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.98 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
3.51 kg/bhp
3.98 kg/bhp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
20 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
355 mi
Range
360 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
360 mi
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
261.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
261.5 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
321 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
265 kg
Maximum Payload
120 kg
339 L
Boot Capacity
144 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data