Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Aston Martin Valour
Compare the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Aston Martin Valour. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is £350,000 cheaper. The Aston Martin Valour is 0.3s quicker to 60mph. The Aston Martin Valour is more fuel efficient. Full performance, cost & ownership breakdown.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is priced from £350,000, powered by a 5.4L Supercharged V8, producing 617 hp, with 780 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.8s, a top speed of 207 mph, sent to the road via rear-wheel drive. The Aston Martin Valour is priced from £750,000, powered by a 5.2L Twin-Turbo V12, producing 705 hp, with 753 Nm of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.5s, a top speed of 202 mph, sent to the road via rear-wheel drive.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren offers a 272-litre boot, runs on petrol, returns around 14 mpg, is covered by a 2yr unlimited warranty. The Aston Martin Valour offers a 200-litre boot, runs on petrol, returns around 20 mpg, is covered by a 3yr unlimited warranty.
On cost of ownership, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is £350,000 cheaper than its rival, the Aston Martin Valour costs less in annual maintenance (£5,000 versus £3,500), the Aston Martin Valour is the more fuel-efficient choice, a full tank costs around £95 for the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and £95 for the Aston Martin Valour.
Driving Character: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Aston Martin Valour
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren — 617hp 5.4L Supercharged V8; RWD delivers strong, purposeful performance; the Aston Martin Valour — 705hp 5.2L Twin-Turbo V12; RWD delivers strong, purposeful performance. Characteristic of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: RWD configuration shapes handling balance and traction character. For the Aston Martin Valour: RWD configuration shapes handling balance and traction character. In outright terms it is 617 hp against 705 — a 88 hp gap — and the Aston Martin Valour reaches 60 mph 0.3s sooner.
Interior & Cabin: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Aston Martin Valour
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren — Mercedes-AMG interior quality standards applied; driver-focused layout; the Aston Martin Valour — Aston Martin interior quality standards applied; driver-focused layout. Characteristic of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: Mercedes-AMG materials and design language carried through comprehensively. For the Aston Martin Valour: Aston Martin materials and design language carried through comprehensively.
Daily Usability: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Aston Martin Valour
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren — Performance character adapted for road-legal everyday use; the Aston Martin Valour — Performance character adapted for road-legal everyday use. Characteristic of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: Mercedes-AMG provides good service and support infrastructure. For the Aston Martin Valour: Aston Martin provides good service and support infrastructure. that means 272 litres of boot space against 200, and everyday running costs that favour the Aston Martin Valour at the pumps.
Ownership: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs Aston Martin Valour
Head-to-head, the division is clear: the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren — Mercedes-AMG dealer network supports this model comprehensively; the Aston Martin Valour — Aston Martin dealer network supports this model comprehensively. Characteristic of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: Residuals reflect market desirability and production volume. For the Aston Martin Valour: Residuals reflect market desirability and production volume. On the wallet the two diverge at £350,000 versus £750,000 — a £400,000 difference, with annual maintenance of £5,000 against £3,500, and warranty cover of 2yr unlimited versus 3yr unlimited.