Car comparison

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8

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

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster

4.0 V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2020-2024
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

AMG SL 63 V8

571 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    306 km/h
    190 mph
  • Lightest
    1,628 kg
    3,589 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    646 km
    401 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
510hp380kW
571hp426kW
Torque
685Nm505lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,628kg3,589lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight-
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.7s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
49.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
313hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
323hp/t241kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
508Nm/t340lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
646km401mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,942mm76in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,273mm50in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,704mm106in
2,585mm102in
Max trunk volume-
504L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V85,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
13.1 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
571 hp
426 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 has 61 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
685 Nm
505 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
1,628 kg
3,589 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
306 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V83.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V84.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8 has more power, Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8: 0.3 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
646 km
401 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
641 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
3.8 s
306 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
571 hp
426 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
4.1 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.0 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016AMG SL 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
685 Nm
505 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.1 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,628 kg
3,589 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
646 km
401 mi
641 km
398 mi
Trunk score
-
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
313 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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 V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 AMG SL 63 V8
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.0 V8

  • Is 142 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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