2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB9 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 66 L |