2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB7 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |