2000 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (361 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 230 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (530 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | S | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5784 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4090 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
