2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK 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.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK. (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB9 | CK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
