Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2016 – 2020) vs Aston Martin Vantage GT8 (2016 – 2017): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 455 hp against 446 hp. The Aston Martin Vantage GT8 has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 249 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 1,735 kg. At 4,630 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 91 mm longer than the Aston Martin Vantage GT8.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2016 – 2020
|
Aston Martin
Vantage GT8
2016 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2020 | 2016 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 367 – 456 hp | 446 hp |
| Torque | 500 – 700 Nm | 490 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 – 4.9 s | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 306 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 9.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,539 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm | 1,923 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,257 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,586 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,735 – 1,795 kg | 1,510 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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