Compare the2025 Aston Martin VantageVS 2025 Mercedes AMG GT

The Vantage’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the Mercedes AMG GT.

Both the Vantage and the Mercedes AMG GT have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Vantage comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The AMG GT’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The Vantage’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the Mercedes AMG GT’s (10 vs. 5 years).

The Vantage’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 240 more horsepower (656 vs. 416) and 221 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 369) than the Mercedes AMG GT 43’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Vantage’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 187 more horsepower (656 vs. 469) and 74 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 516) than the Mercedes AMG GT 55’s standard 4.0 turbo V8. The Vantage’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 79 more horsepower (656 vs. 577) than the Mercedes AMG GT 63 4MATIC+’s standard 4.0 turbo V8.

For better stopping power the Vantage’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Mercedes AMG GT:

The Vantage stops shorter than the Mercedes AMG GT:

For better traction, the Vantage has larger tires than the Mercedes AMG GT (F:275/35R21 & R:325/30R21 vs. F:255/45R19 & R:285/40R19).

The Vantage’s 275/35R21 front and 325/30R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mercedes AMG GT 43’s 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Vantage has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Mercedes AMG GT 43.

The Vantage has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Mercedes AMG GT; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Vantage’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (49.7% to 50.3%) than the Mercedes AMG GT’s (54% to 46%). This gives the Vantage more stable handling and braking.

The Aston Martin Vantage may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 600 pounds less than the Mercedes AMG GT.

The Vantage is 9.2 inches shorter than the Mercedes AMG GT, making the Vantage easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Vantage has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Mercedes AMG GT doesn’t offer headlight washers.