2005 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 330 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.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin DB9. (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | E | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5438 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
