Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Aston Martin Vantage Roadster vs Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217

Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
5027 mm / 197.9 in
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1625.0 mm / 64.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1649.0 mm / 64.9 in
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2600 mm / 102.4 in
2945 mm / 115.9 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
308 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
0.32
Fuel Economy
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 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
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Engine
M 159.980
AJ37
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Reviews

Neofiliac score
92%
98%
96%
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Great drivetrain reliability
  • Good build quality
  • 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
Cons
  • No gull wing doors
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space
  • Some reliability concerns
  • V12 married to MBC
  • S63 AMG limited to AWD

Price

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