Car comparison

Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

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

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Spyker C8 Aileron

4.2 V8

400 hp4163 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2017
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Comparison overview

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Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
400hp298kW
408hp304kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,618mm182in
4,698mm185in
Width
1,953mm77in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume-
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
62L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8PowerTorque
  • Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V87,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
17.2 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
400 hp
298 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 8 hp more than Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
300 km/h
186 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
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
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has more power, Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 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
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.1 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
SpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,618 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSpykerC8 Aileron4.2 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.1 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,618 mm
181.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
-
742 km
461 mi
Trunk score
-
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Spyker C8 Aileron 4.2 V8

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 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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