Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (1999 – 2001) vs Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1999 – 2000): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the more powerful of the two, with up to 608 hp against 525 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 322 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is the lighter car, from 1,890 kg against 1,970 kg. At 4,745 mm, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is 247 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
1999 – 2001
|
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
1999 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2001 | 1999 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 354 – 525 hp | 608 hp |
| Torque | 530 – 750 Nm | 814 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 5.9 s | 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 322 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.8 – 15.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,498 mm | 4,745 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,943 mm |
| Height | 1,295 – 1,300 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,890 – 2,050 kg | 1,970 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.