2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin DB9 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (470 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB9 | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
