The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) vs. Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster (14 - 18)
€ 195,200
€ 135,500
€ 195,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster is 10.2 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster.
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
49.6
76.3
90.4
49.8
73.4
81.3
76.3 in
Width
73.4 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
49.6 in
Height
49.8 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 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
R197
Generation
VH2
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
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
AM15
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
563 hp
430 hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
479 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
197 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 SLS AMG Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
▶ REPLAY
6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
6.79 lb/hp
8.77 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
18 mpg
17 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
400 mi
Range
360 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
400 mi
360 mi
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Environmental Impact
250.1 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 SLS AMG Roadster
250.1 kWh
261.5 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage S V8 Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
265 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
