The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) vs. Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)

€ 238,800
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 122,200
 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
€ 238,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SL 65 AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
73.9
82.6
49.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
101.8
181.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)
102.4
172.4
181.8 in
Length
172.4 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.31 %
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster (07 - 09)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
R231
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 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.981
Engine Code
AM05
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
621 hp
380 hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

▶ REPLAY
6.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.92 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
6.92 lb/hp
9.92 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
20 mpg
16 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
331 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
402 mi
331 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
284.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
219.8 kWh
284.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
576 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
265 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data