Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2012 – 2014) vs Aston Martin Vanquish (2012 – 2018): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 591 hp against 573 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 4.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 320 km/h against 295 km/h. The Aston Martin Vanquish uses less fuel, from 12.0 L/100 km against 13.1 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the lighter car, from 1,695 kg against 1,739 kg. At 4,719 mm, the Aston Martin Vanquish is 81 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLS AMG
2012 – 2014
|
Aston Martin
Vanquish
2012 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2014 | 2012 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 591 hp | 573 hp |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 s | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 320 km/h | 295 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,638 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm | 2,068 mm |
| Height | 1,260 – 1,262 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 – 1,735 kg | 1,739 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.