The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18)
€ 493,900
€ 135,500
€ 493,900
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 Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
50.4
75.1
83
49.8
73.4
81.3
75.1 in
Width
73.4 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
50.4 in
Height
49.8 in
106.3
183.3
102.4
172.4
183.3 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.31 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
C199
Generation
VH2
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
AM15
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
430 hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
206 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
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6.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
6.52 lb/hp
8.77 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
17 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
416 mi
Range
360 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
360 mi
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
261.5 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
342 lb
Maximum Payload
265 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
