Compare Mercedes CL C215 facelift vs Aston Martin DBS V12 vs Aston Martin Virage Vantage
Variants
CL 55 AMG
CL 65 AMG
CL 500
CL 600
MT
AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
315 L / 11.1 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
88.0 L / 23.2 gal
78.0 L / 20.6 gal
105.0 L / 27.7 gal
Passengers
4
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/35 R20, 295/30 R20
285/45 ZR18
Turning Circle
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1398 mm / 55.0 in
1280 mm / 50.4 in
1330 mm / 52.4 in
Size | Length
4993 mm / 196.6 in
4721 mm / 185.9 in
4745 mm / 186.8 in
Size | Width
1905 mm / 75.0 in | 2060 mm / 81.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1924 mm / 75.7 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Weight
1695.0 kg / 3736.8 lbs
1920.0 kg / 4232.9 lbs
Wheelbase
2885 mm / 113.6 in
2740 mm / 107.9 in
2610 mm / 102.8 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.3 sec
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.1 sec
4.6 sec
CO2 Emission
388 g/km
Fuel Economy
16.4 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (combined) | 24.3 L/100km / 9.7 MPG (urban) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
307.0 km/h / 190.8 mph
300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
100.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.9:1
8.2:1
Engine | Displacement
5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc
5.3 L / 325.9 cu-in / 5340.0 cc
Engine | Power
517.0 hp / 385.5 kW @ 6500 rpm
557.0 hp / 415.4 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
104.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
85.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
570 Nm / 420.4 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
745 Nm / 549.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2007 ~ 2012
1993 ~ 2000
Reviews
Neofiliac score
98%
92%
87%
Pros
- Best-in-class styling
- Exceptional engine lineup
- Superb comfort
- The ultimate Aston Martin styling
- Characterful V12 engine
- Manual transmission
- Very cool twin-supercharged V8 engine
- 6-speed manual
- Great styling
- Double-wishbone suspension all around
Cons
- ABC problems
- Interior quality issues
- Not very reliable
- Very high fuel consumption
- Not the best handling
- Low cargo capacity
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