Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (2001 – 2006) vs Aston Martin Vanquish (2001 – 2006): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 500 hp against 457 hp. The Aston Martin Vanquish has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 11.5 L/100 km against 16.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,680 kg against 1,835 kg. At 4,666 mm, the Aston Martin Vanquish is 132 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
2001 – 2006
|
Aston Martin
Vanquish
2001 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2006 | 2001 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 245 – 500 hp | 457 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 800 Nm | 556 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 – 7.2 s | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 250 km/h | 306 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.5 – 14.0 L/100 km | 16.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,666 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,923 mm |
| Height | 1,290 – 1,318 mm | 1,318 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,680 – 2,025 kg | 1,835 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.