2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. Both 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage are equipped with a 4,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 276 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | CLS | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1886 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
