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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

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

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008

N430 4.7 V8

436 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) · Facelift 2016

SL 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    265 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    345 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
436hp325kW
456hp340kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,735cc289cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
144L
345L
Max trunk volume-
485L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
65L
CO2 emissions
296g/km
205g/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 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V85,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
14.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 has 20 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 SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
1,720 kg
3,792 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
305 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V84.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V84.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: 0.5 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: 3.8 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 MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
625 km
388 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
722 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
4.8 s
305 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
4.3 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.3 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 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-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8Mercedes-BenzSL (R231)Facelift 2016SL 500 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.3 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
722 km
449 mi
CO2 score
296 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
144 L
5.1 cu ft
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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 Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) Facelift 2016 SL 500 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 201 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 91 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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