Compare Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet A217 facelift vs Aston Martin Vantage Roadster vs Mercedes SL R231
Variants
AMG S 63 4MATIC+
AMG S 65
S 560
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
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
4
2
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
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
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
4617 mm / 181.8 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in
Track Width | Front
1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheelbase
2945 mm / 115.9 in
2600 mm / 102.4 in
2585 mm / 101.8 in
Performance
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
94%
98%
97%
Pros
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Last chance to get V12 from Mercedes
- Good interior design
- 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
- Downgrade in styling with uglier grilles
- Hot-V M176/M177 less reliable than the M156/M157
- Some reliability concerns
- Uglier than R230
- No more SL600
- ABC is better but still unreliable
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