2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB9 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |
