Aston Martin V12 Vanquish vs Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG
| Category | CLK 55 AMG | V12 Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 5.9 l V12 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 347 / 342 | 460 / 454 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 510 / 376 | 542 / 400 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1520 / 3351 | 1873 / 4129 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 228 / 225 | 246 / 242 |
Lap Times
| Track | CLK 55 AMG | V12 Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.20 | 1:16.90 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:29.00 | 8:17.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CLK 55 AMG | V12 Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.9 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.3 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.2 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.3 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.4 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.9 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.2 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.3 s | 15.3 s |
| 1000 m | 24.5 s | 23.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.4 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.6 s | 10.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.5 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s | 12.9 s @ 115.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | CLK 55 AMG | V12 Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) | 316 kph (196 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 61.2 kph (38.0 mph) | 65.5 kph (40.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CLK 55 AMG | V12 Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 188 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 1398 | 1750 |
| Total | 1586 | 1950 |
Verdict
V12 Vanquish is the fastest by a small margin.
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