2013 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL. (357 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 745 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL. (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | GL | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 357 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
