2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2009 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz E and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 995 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
Model | E | DB9 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 383 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |