2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 Mercedes-Benz C (451 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 62 L |