2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |