2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (202 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB9 | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |
