2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Aston Martin DBS 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 205 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (305 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | CLS | DBS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
