Car comparison

Aston Martin DB7 3.2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin DB7

3.2

360 hp3228 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe1994-1999
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1996

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin DB7 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    209 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB73.2Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
360hp268kW
394hp294kW
Torque
499Nm368lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight-
2,720kg5,997lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
101.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
24.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,228cc197cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,268mm50in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase-
2,945mm116in
Front track-
1,614mm64in
Rear track-
1,587mm62in
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin DB7 3.2Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB73.25,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB73.2Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
24.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB73.2
360 hp
268 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has 34 hp more than Aston Martin DB7 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB7 3.2 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB73.2
499 Nm
368 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB73.2
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
2,165 kg
4,773 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB73.2
265 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB73.26.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has more power, Aston Martin DB7 3.2 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB7 3.2 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB73.2
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB73.2
360 hp
268 kW
6.0 s
265 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinDB73.2
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB73.2Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
360 hp
268 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
499 Nm
368 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Power-to-weight score
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 3.2

  • Is 440 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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