2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 45 kg more than 2003 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB7 | C |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
