The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) vs. Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16)

€ 517,700
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09) Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
€ 126,500
 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
€ 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 10.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
50
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
75.1
83
49.8
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16)
73.4
81.3
75.1 in
Width
73.4 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
50 in
Height
49.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
106.3
183.3
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16)
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 V8 Roadster
3926 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster 722 Edition (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4 %
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Sportshift (09 - 16)

General

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage 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
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage 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
AM14
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
420 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
420 hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
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

164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

▶ REPLAY
6.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
6.36 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
18 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
265 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data