1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (475 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB7 | CLS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 80 L |
