Mercedes-AMG SL 63 vs Aston Martin Vantage
Compare the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 vs Aston Martin Vantage. The Aston Martin Vantage is £20,000 cheaper. The Aston Martin Vantage is 0.0s quicker to 60mph. The Aston Martin Vantage is more fuel efficient. Full performance, cost & ownership breakdown.
The Mercedes-AMG SL 63 is priced from £165,000, powered by a 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, producing 577 hp, with 800 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.5s, a top speed of 196 mph, sent to the road via all-wheel drive. The Aston Martin Vantage is priced from £145,000, powered by a 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, producing 665 hp, with 800 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.5s, a top speed of 195 mph, sent to the road via rear-wheel drive.
The Mercedes-AMG SL 63 offers a 213-litre boot, runs on petrol, returns around 24 mpg, is covered by a 3yr/unlimited mi warranty. The Aston Martin Vantage offers a 350-litre boot, folding rear seats, runs on petrol, returns around 24 mpg, is covered by a 3yr unlimited warranty.
On cost of ownership, the Aston Martin Vantage is £20,000 cheaper than its rival, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 costs less in annual maintenance (£1,500 versus £1,600), a full tank costs around £90 for the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 and £85 for the Aston Martin Vantage.
Driving Character: Mercedes-AMG SL 63 vs Aston Martin Vantage
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 — SL 63 AWD with active rear steering; more dynamic than SL predecessors; the Aston Martin Vantage — Mercedes-AMG V8 with Aston tuning; sharp throttle and dramatic mid-range torque. Characteristic of the Mercedes-AMG SL 63: 577hp V8 with characteristic AMG torque delivery across the rev range. For the Aston Martin Vantage: Electronic rear differential enables progressive, adjustable oversteer balance. In outright terms it is 577 hp against 665 — a 88 hp gap — and the Aston Martin Vantage reaches 60 mph 0.0s sooner.
Interior & Cabin: Mercedes-AMG SL 63 vs Aston Martin Vantage
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 — Soft-top roadster with genuine 2+2 rear seats returned to SL range; the Aston Martin Vantage — Hand-stitched leather throughout; genuine Gaydon craftsmanship. Characteristic of the Mercedes-AMG SL 63: MBUX Hyperscreen available; most technology-forward SL interior ever. For the Aston Martin Vantage: Compact, driver-focused cockpit; excellent ergonomics for extended use.
Daily Usability: Mercedes-AMG SL 63 vs Aston Martin Vantage
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 — Roof mechanism reliable and rapid; usable as open-top grand tourer; the Aston Martin Vantage — 350L boot excellent for the segment; practical for a sports car. Characteristic of the Mercedes-AMG SL 63: AWD enables year-round use in all climates; better versatility than predecessors. For the Aston Martin Vantage: Ride in GT mode civilised; more usable day-to-day than track-focused rivals. that means 213 litres of boot space against 350.
Ownership: Mercedes-AMG SL 63 vs Aston Martin Vantage
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 — Mercedes SL has decades of reliability history; latest generation expected to continue; the Aston Martin Vantage — Improved reliability record in new generation; three-year warranty standard. Characteristic of the Mercedes-AMG SL 63: Broad dealer network and long-running support programmes. For the Aston Martin Vantage: Aston Martin network expanding; service support more accessible than before. On the wallet the two diverge at £165,000 versus £145,000 — a £20,000 difference, with annual maintenance of £1,500 against £1,600, and warranty cover of 3yr/unlimited mi versus 3yr unlimited.