2007 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (232 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.
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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | S | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
