Compare Aston Martin DB7 Volante vs Aston Martin Vantage Roadster vs Mercedes SL R231

Variants
I6
I6 AT
V12 Vantage
V12 Vantage AT
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.7
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.7 AT
V8 Vantage N430 Roadster
V8 Vantage N430 Roadster AT
V8 Vantage S Roadster
V8 Vantage S Roadster AT
V12 Vantage S Roadster AT
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
241 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
4
2
2
Payload
225 kg / 496 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.1 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 265/35 R18

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1315 mm / 51.8 in
Size | Length
4617 mm / 181.8 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheel Size
18 in
Wheelbase
2591 mm / 102.0 in
2600 mm / 102.4 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in

Performance

Fuel Economy
18.7 L/100km / 12.6 MPG (combined) | 20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
AJ37
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Stroke
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in

Reviews

Neofiliac score
86%
98%
97%
Pros
  • Overall good styling
  • Characterful engines
  • Manuals widely available
  • Exceptionally sensuous styling
  • Superb handling
  • Best-in-class suspension setup
  • Wonderful engines
  • Manual transmissions
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
Cons
  • Some reliability concerns
  • Some reliability concerns
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable

Price

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