The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé Sportshift (09 - 16) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

€ 114,500
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé Sportshift (09 - 16) Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
€ 120,600
 Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CL 500
€ 114,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 28.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.3 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
49.6
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé Sportshift (09 - 16)
73.4
81.3
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
73.7
83.9
73.4 in
Width
73.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
49.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé Sportshift (09 - 16)
102.4
172.4
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
116.3
200.6
172.4 in
Length
200.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé Sportshift (09 - 16)
Weight Difference:
970 lb
21.26 %
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

General

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
VH2
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
AM14
Engine Code
M 278.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
420 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
420 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
347 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
347 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500

Performance

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
180 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

▶ REPLAY
8.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
8.56 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
18 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
385 mi
Range
543 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
385 mi
543 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
244.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
179.9 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
244.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
441 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data