2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (469 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 36 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vanquish | CLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 469 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |