The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 13) vs. Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé (05 - 09)
€ 249,900
€ 111,200
€ 249,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé.
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
49.7
77.4
90.4
49.6
73.4
81.3
77.4 in
Width
73.4 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
49.7 in
Height
49.6 in
105.5
182.6
102.4
172.4
182.6 in
Length
172.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
C197
Generation
VH2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
M 159.980
Engine Code
AM05
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
622 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
622 hp
380 hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
468 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
468 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
196 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
5.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
5.76 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
17 mpg
16 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
No data
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
385 mi
Range
331 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
385 mi
331 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
259.6 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).
284.2 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
259.6 kWh
284.2 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
576 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupé
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
2
683 lb
Maximum Payload
441 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
