2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 125 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 SLR McLaren will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vanquish | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
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 | 521 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 97 L |