2007 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. (490 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 155 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 SL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | SL | Virage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2045 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1288 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
