2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 266 kg more than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vanquish | S |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5512 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
