Vanquish vs AMG SL 63
Aston Martin · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
Vanquish
Beats the AMG SL 63 by 0.03s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Vanquish beats the AMG SL 63 by a hair, finishing 0.03 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Vanquish thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
580 hp
577 hp
0–100 km/h
3.6s
3.6s
Top speed
324 km/h
315 km/h
Engine
V12
V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
630 Nm
800 Nm
Price
$294,000
$183,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Vanquish
AMG SL 63
100 m
5.057s
5.056s
1/8 mile
7.437s
7.444s
1/4 mile
11.092s
11.124s
1 km
19.551s
19.687s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: AMG SL 63 is $183,000 vs $294,000 for the Vanquish — a $111,000 gap. Top speed: Vanquish runs to 324 km/h, 9 km/h higher than AMG SL 63.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Vanquish or the AMG SL 63?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Vanquish is faster, beating the AMG SL 63 by 0.03 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Vanquish vs the AMG SL 63?
The Vanquish hits 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the AMG SL 63 does it in 3.6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Vanquish produces 580 hp; the AMG SL 63 produces 577 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Vanquish tops out at 324 km/h, and the AMG SL 63 reaches 315 km/h.
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