2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (121 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vanquish | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |