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Mercedes SL Class vs Aston Martin Vanquish comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 835 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 330,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Aston Martin Vanquish?

Mercedes SL Class vs Aston Martin Vanquish: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Aston Martin Vanquish

  • barely more power
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes SL Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 112,700 £ , while the Aston Martin Vanquish costs 330,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 218,153 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes SL Class uses 9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin Vanquish with 13.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Vanquish

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin Vanquish offers barely more power – delivering 835 HP compared to 816 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Aston Martin Vanquish takes 3.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers markedly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 1,000 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is barely lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin Vanquish offers barely more boot space – 248 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
330,900 - 357,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,005 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
219 - 248 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
2,044 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
835 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
614 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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