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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8vsAston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197)

FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8

591 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2013-2014
VS

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

S 6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    591 hp
    441 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    356 hp/t
    265 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
Power
591hp441kW
573hp427kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
58.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.4s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
356hp/t265kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
644km400mi
Calculated
544km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,939mm76in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,261mm50in
1,250mm49in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,682mm66in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
173L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
85L
80L
CO2 emissions-
343g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V126,750 rpm5,750 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.4 s
10.7 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
46.3 s
46.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
209 km/h
130 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
591 hp
441 kW
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 has 18 hp more than Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
330 km/h
205 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V83.7 s
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V123.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 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
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
356 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
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
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
644 km
400 mi
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
544 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
591 hp
441 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 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
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
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

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
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
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-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 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
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
3.9 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
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8
356 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLS AMG Roadster (R197)FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
Power
591 hp
441 kW
573 hp
427 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
644 km
400 mi
544 km
338 mi
CO2 score
-
343 g/km
Trunk score
173 L
6.1 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
356 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197) FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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