The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10) vs. Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé Sportshift (07 - 09)
€ 114,800

€ 115,800

€ 114,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CL 500 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 27 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 6.2 inches taller than the Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé.
Mercedes CL 500
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
55.8
73.7
83.9
49.6
73.4
81.3
73.7 in
Width
73.4 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
55.8 in
Height
49.6 in
116.3
199.4
102.4
172.4
199.4 in
Length
172.4 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
18.3 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
C216
Generation
VH2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
AM05

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
380 hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.48 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
16 mpg
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
13 mpg
city
10 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
462 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
329 mi
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
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).
286.1 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
286.1 kWh
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
579 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
441 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data