Aston Martin V8 Volante (1998 – 2000) vs Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (1999 – 2001): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 557 hp against 525 hp. It has the higher top speed: 483 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is the lighter car, from 1,890 kg against 1,920 kg. At 4,745 mm, the Aston Martin V8 Volante is 247 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Volante
1998 – 2000
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
1999 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2000 | 1999 – 2001 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 556 hp | 354 – 525 hp |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 530 – 750 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.8 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 483 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.8 – 15.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,745 mm | 4,498 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,334 mm | 1,295 – 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,515 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,920 kg | 1,890 – 2,050 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.