2008 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | S | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
