2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | CLS | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
