Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8vsMercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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4.0 V8
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Most powerful476 hp355 kW
- Highest torque630 Nm465 lb-ft
- Lightest1,595 kg3,516 lb
- Best power-to-weight298 hp/t223 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.4 L/100 km25.0 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions219 g/km
- Best estimated range691 km430 mi
- Largest trunk165 L
- Best overall score67/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score27/100
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8
- Fastest top speed305 km/h190 mph
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 436hp325kW | 476hp355kW |
| Torque | 490Nm361lb-ft | 630Nm465lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,595kg3,516lb |
| Gross weight | - | 1,940kg4,277lb |
| Top speed | 305 km/h 190 mph | 302 km/h 188 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 73.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph Calculated | 61.8s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 4.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.4s Calculated | 12.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 3.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK | 12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated | 11.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb Calculated | 298hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton Calculated | 395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 625km388mi Calculated | 691km430mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,735cc289cu in | 3,982cc243cu in |
| Length | 4,385mm173in | 4,544mm179in |
| Width | 1,865mm73in | 1,939mm76in |
| Height | 1,270mm50in | 1,259mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,600mm102in | 2,630mm104in |
| Front track | 1,570mm62in | 1,684mm66in |
| Rear track | 1,590mm63in | 1,651mm65in |
| Trunk volume | 144L | 165L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 65L |
| CO2 emissions | 296g/km | 219g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 7,300 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,550 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 1,700-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 3.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 4.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.4 s | 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 305 km/h 190 mph | 302 km/h 188 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 10.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 11.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 188 km/h 117 mph | 197 km/h 123 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 436 hp 325 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 476 hp 355 kW |
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8 has 40 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8 and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8: 40 hp (30 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 490 Nm 361 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 1,595 kg 3,516 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 305 km/h 190 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 302 km/h 188 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 4.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: 0.8 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 12.8 L/100 km 18.4 mpg US 22.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: 3.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 258 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 298 hp/t 223 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 625 km 388 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 691 km 430 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 436 hp 325 kW | 4.8 s | 305 km/h 190 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 476 hp 355 kW | 4.0 s | 302 km/h 188 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 |
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| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 |
| 12.8 L/100 km 18.4 mpg US 22.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 12.8 L/100 km 18.4 mpg US 22.1 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 258 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 12.8 L/100 km 18.4 mpg US 22.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | 298 hp/t 223 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | Mercedes-BenzAMG GT Roadster (R190)4.0 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 436 hp 325 kW | 476 hp 355 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 490 Nm 361 lb-ft | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 4.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 305 km/h 190 mph | 302 km/h 188 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | 1,595 kg 3,516 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.8 L/100 km 18.4 mpg US 22.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 625 km 388 mi | 691 km 430 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 296 g/km | 219 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 144 L 5.1 cu ft | 165 L 5.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 258 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 298 hp/t 223 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8 | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.40 LC100 km | 16.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.05 LC100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,360 LC/year | 2,468 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (R190) 4.0 V8
- Has 40 hp more
- Has 140 Nm more
- Is 95 kg lighter
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range
- Has 21 L more trunk volume
- Emits 77 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest top speed
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