2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB7 | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |