Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12vsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

S 6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197)

6.2 V8

571 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2011-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    644 km
    400 mi
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    573 hp
    427 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    344 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
573hp427kW
571hp426kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight-
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
To 99% top speed
58.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
644km400mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,250mm49in
1,261mm50in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,682mm66in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
300L
173L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
85L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V126,750 rpm5,750 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
10.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
46.6 s
-
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12 has 2 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
330 km/h
205 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
317 km/h
197 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V123.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V83.8 s

Although Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
544 km
338 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
317 km/h
197 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)6.2 V8
Power
573 hp
427 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
644 km
400 mi
CO2 score
343 g/km
-
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) 6.2 V8

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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