2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin V12 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (362 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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 V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V12 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4966 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
