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

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 Euro6d
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 400 Euro6d
SL 400
SL 500 Euro6d
SL 500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
350 L / 12.4 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
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric 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

Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in | 2099 mm / 82.6 in (mirror unfolded)
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

Braking | 200 km/h - 0
143.9 m / 472.0 ft
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%
96%
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
  • Last chance to get V12 in a hardtop Mercedes
  • Still possible to get the M278 and M157 powered V8s
  • New 9G-Tronic automatic
Cons
  • Downgrade in styling with uglier grilles
  • Hot-V M176/M177 less reliable than the M156/M157
  • Some reliability concerns
  • More generic styling
  • Euro 6d-related reliability issues

Price

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