Aston Martin V12 Vanquish vs Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG
| Category | CLK 55 AMG | V12 Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Engine type | V8, 24v | V-12, 48v |
| Max power | 347 ps (342 bhp) | 460 ps (454 bhp) |
| Max torque | 510 Nm (376 lb-ft) | 542 Nm (400 lb-ft) |
| Curb weight | 1520 kg (3351 lbs) | 1882 kg (4149 lbs) |
| Power / tonne | 228 ps (225 bhp) | 244 ps (241 bhp) |
Lap Times 2
| Track | CLK 55 AMG | V12 Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.20 | 1:16.90 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:29.00 | 8:17.00 |
Performance
| Category | CLK 55 AMG | V12 Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.8 s | 15.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.6 s | 10.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 88.2 mph | 8.8 s @ 90.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s | 12.9 s @ 115.0 mph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.4 s | 10.4 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | CLK 55 AMG | V12 Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 188 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 535 | 800 |
| Total | 723 | 1000 |
Verdict
V12 Vanquish is the fastest by considerable margin.
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