2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin V12 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 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 300 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 392 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Aston Martin V12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V12 | R |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |