2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. Both 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E are equipped with a 4,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. (402 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 249 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | E |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| 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 | 420 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1880 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
