Car comparison

Aston Martin Virage 5.3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12

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

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Aston Martin Virage

5.3

336 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

600 SEC V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1993

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin Virage 5.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinVirage5.3Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Power
336hp251kW
394hp294kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight-
2,720kg5,997lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
102.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,340cc326cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,737mm186in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,321mm52in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,610mm103in
2,945mm116in
Front track-
1,603mm63in
Rear track-
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume-
505L
Max trunk volume
330L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
113L
100L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinVirage5.3Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC 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
21.6 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage5.3
336 hp
251 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12 has 58 hp more than Aston Martin Virage 5.3.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin Virage 5.3 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12: 58 hp (43 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage5.3
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC 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 MartinVirage5.3
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
2,240 kg
4,938 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 MartinVirage5.3
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC 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 MartinVirage5.36.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12 has more power, Aston Martin Virage 5.3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin Virage 5.3 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC 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 MartinVirage5.3
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinVirage5.3
336 hp
251 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC 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 MartinVirage5.3
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinVirage5.3Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Power
336 hp
251 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin Virage 5.3

  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 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
  • Smallest trunk

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