2004 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2004 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz C and 2004 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 288 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2004 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz C | 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
Model | C | DB9 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |