2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (701 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | CLS | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
