2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin DBS would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (432 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DBS | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |
