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 Road Test: Aston Martin DB9 vs. Bentley Continental GT vs. Ferrari 612 Scaglietti vs. Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
| | Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | 65* V-12, alum block/heads | Turbocharged 60* V-12, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | SOHC, 3 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 350.8 cu in / 5748 cc | 365.9 cu in / 5980 cc | | Compression ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 533 hp @ 7250 rpm | 604 hp @ 5500 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 434 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 738 lb-ft @ 2000-3000 rpm | | Redline | 7600 rpm | 5950 rpm | | Weight to power | 8.0 lb/hp | 7.7 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed autoclutch manual | 5-speed automatic | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 3.64:1 / 2.69:1 | 2.65:1 / 2.20:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, adj dampers, anti-roll bar | Multilink, adj coil and hydraulic springs; multilink, adj coil and hydraulic springs | | Steering ratio | N/A | 17.8:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 | 2.9 | | Brakes, f;r | 13.6-in vented disc; 13.0-in vented disc, ABS | 15.4-in vented disc; 13.7-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 18 x 8.5; 19 x 10.5, cast alum | 19 x 8.5; 19 x 9.5, 2-piece modular | | Tires, f;r | 245/45ZR18; 285/40ZR19; Bridgestone Potenza REO 50A | 245/40ZR19; 275/35ZR19; Michelin Pilot Sport | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase | 116.1 in | 113.6 in | | Track, f/r | 66.5 / 64.6 in | 62.2 / 63.3 in | | Length x width x height | 193.0 x 77.0 x 52.9 in | 196.6 x 73.1 x 55.0 in | | Turning circle | N/A | 37.6 ft | | Curb weight | 4248 lb | 4633 lb | | Weight distribution, f/r | 45/55 | 51/49 | | Seating capacity | 4 | 4 | | Headroom, f/r | N/A | 36.9 / 36.8 in | | Legroom, f/r | N/A | 42.1 / 30.8 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | N/A | 59.3 / 54.6 in | | Cargo volume | 8.5 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft | Test Data
Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 1.8 sec | 1.6 sec | | 0-40 | 2.5 | 2.2 | | 0-50 | 3.7 | 3.0 | | 0-60 | 4.6 | 3.8 | | 0-70 | 6.0 | 4.7 | | 0-80 | 7.2 | 5.9 | | 0-90 | 8.5 | 7.1 | | 0-100 | 10.5 | 8.5 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 2.2 sec | 1.7 sec | | Quarter Mile | 12.7 @ 114.8 mph | 11.8 @ 120.9 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 108 ft | 115 ft | | Braking, 100-0 mph | 321 ft | 327 ft | | 600-ft slalom | 65.5 mph avg | 65.0 mph avg | | Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g avg | 0.86 g avg | | MT figure eight | 25.8 sec @ 0.88 g avg | 26.4 sec @ 0.72 g avg | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 2400 rpm | 2100 rpm | | Consumer Info | | Base price | $266,155 | $181,220 | | Price as tested | $280,751 | $186,520 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front | Dual front, f/r side | | Basic warranty | 2 yrs / unlimited | 4 yrs / 50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 2 yrs / unlimited | 4 yrs / 50,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 2 yrs / unlimited | 4 yrs / 50,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 28.5 gal | 23.2 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 10 / 17 mpg | 12 / 19 mpg | | MT fuel economy | 11.4 mpg | 11.2 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded |
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2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
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