Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2012 – 2016) vs Aston Martin Vanquish (2012 – 2018): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 630 hp against 573 hp. The Aston Martin Vanquish has the higher top speed: 295 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG uses less fuel, from 9.9 L/100 km against 12.0 L/100 km. The Aston Martin Vanquish is the lighter car, from 1,739 kg against 1,845 kg. At 4,719 mm, the Aston Martin Vanquish is 101 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2012 – 2016
|
Aston Martin
Vanquish
2012 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 537 – 630 hp | 573 hp |
| Torque | 800 – 1,001 Nm | 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.0 – 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 295 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.9 – 11.6 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,618 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm | 2,068 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,586 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,845 – 1,950 kg | 1,739 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.