2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R.
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 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vanquish | R |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |