2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (507 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB9 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |