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Compare Aston Martin Vantage Roadster vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 vs Mercedes SL R231

Variants
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
S 63 AMG 4MATIC
S 65 AMG
S 500
Maybach S 650
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
350 L / 12.4 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
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
4
2

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
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
96 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
1315 mm / 51.8 in
Size | Length
5027 mm / 197.9 in
4617 mm / 181.8 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in
Track Width | Front
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1649.0 mm / 64.9 in
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheelbase
2600 mm / 102.4 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
AJ37
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in

Reviews

Neofiliac score
98%
96%
97%
Pros
  • Exceptionally sensuous styling
  • Superb handling
  • Best-in-class suspension setup
  • Wonderful engines
  • Manual transmissions
  • Great, opulent styling
  • Decent build quality
  • Powerful engine lineup without tiny weasels
  • Last chance to get V12 from Merc
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
Cons
  • Some reliability concerns
  • V12 married to MBC
  • S63 AMG limited to AWD
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable

Price

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