The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16)
€ 517,700
€ 126,500
€ 517,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 126,500
ⓘ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 27.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
1271
1908
2108
1265
1865
2065
1908 mm
Width
1865 mm
2108 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2065 mm
1271 mm
Height
1265 mm
2700
4656
2600
4380
4656 mm
Length
4380 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
1781 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
3.99 %
General
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
C199
Generation
VH2
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
V8 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
M 155.980
Engine Code
AM14
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5439 CC
Engine Capacity
4735 CC
617 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
420 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 bhp
420 bhp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
780 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
470 NM
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
780 NM
470 NM
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
208 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
50 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
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2.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
2.89 kg/bhp
4.07 kg/bhp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
19 mpg
22 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
motorway
No data
97 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
416 mi
Range
385 mi
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
385 mi
Aston Martin Vantage 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).
244.5 kWh
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
199 kg
Maximum Payload
120 kg
204 L
Boot Capacity
144 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
