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Compare Aston Martin Vantage Roadster vs Mercedes-AMG SL R232 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
SL 55 4MATIC+
SL 63 4MATIC+
SL 63 AMG 537
SL 63 AMG 585
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 400
SL 500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
213 L / 7.5 cu-ft ~ 240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
241 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
12.3 L / 13.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 360 mm
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.1 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.1 ft

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
4705 mm / 185.2 in
4617 mm / 181.8 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
1877 mm / 73.9 in
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheelbase
2600 mm / 102.4 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
268 ~ 288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
AJ37
M 177
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.0 cu-in / 3982.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT

Production

Availability
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
98%
88%
97%
Pros
  • Exceptionally sensuous styling
  • Superb handling
  • Best-in-class suspension setup
  • Wonderful engines
  • Manual transmissions
  • Rather good performance
  • Decent styling
  • Good handling
  • Good build quality
  • New, more reliable engine lineup
  • New, better electronics
  • Good, athletic styling
Cons
  • Some reliability concerns
  • Obsession with AWD
  • I4 engine in an SL
  • Larger than before
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Uglier than R230
  • No more SL600
  • ABC is better but still unreliable

Price

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