2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin DBS and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DBS | C |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |