2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 665 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | R |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3216 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |