Aston Martin Virage Volante (2011 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2011 – 2014): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 571 hp against 497 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 317 km/h against 299 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 13.1 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,735 kg against 1,890 kg. At 4,704 mm, the Aston Martin Virage Volante is 66 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
Virage Volante
2011 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
SLS AMG
2011 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2012 | 2011 – 2014 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 497 hp | 571 hp |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 649 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 299 km/h | 317 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.7 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,704 mm | 4,638 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,288 mm | 1,262 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,890 kg | 1,735 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.