2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 466 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vanquish | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
