2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2005 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin DB9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin DB9. (571 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | CL | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
