2010 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Aston Martin DBS would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will offer significantly more control. 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 S (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin DBS. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Aston Martin DBS | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DBS | S |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 616 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4722 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |