2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (577 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB7 | CL |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 5441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 88 L |