2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | SL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
