2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 13 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
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 V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V12 | S |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |