Let’s say that you have US$200,000 to spend on a car and, for some reason, you don’t want to buy a Ferrari or a Porsche but something more practical to drive every day. Fret not because there are other options out there and they’re not bad at all.
The Aston Martin DB9 is the oldest model in the British company’s line-up, having been around since 2004. For the 2013MY it received a substantial revamp, though, with the 5.9-liter V12 being pumped up to 510HP and the chassis and suspension receiving parts from the new Vanquish and the (now defunct) DBS and Virage.
Though it has an eye-watering price tag, the DB9 is actually nearly 30 grand cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz coupe Motor Trend’s Johny Lieberman has brought along to compare it.
The three-pointed star may not boast the exclusivity of Aston Martin's “wings” but it's not your average Merc either; it’s the CL 65 AMG, a 621HP brute with an astounding 738 lb-ft (999.5 Nm) of torque, so despite weighing half a ton (1,000 pounds) more than the Aston, it’s quicker than the Brit.
You can watch the two coupes being subjected to the standard MT test and driven on mountain roads in the video that follows the break.
By Andrew Tsaousis
4 Comments:
Yes, the Mercedes is awesome, BUT the CL has one of the worst resale value of any car on the market! Expect to lose 50% of your money in depreciation in the first 3 years at least. This is not a car you buy if you have been able to save 200k. It's the car you buy if you have an extra 200k and you dont car where it goes.
What it the numbers of CL's selled last year? This car it very rare on streets.
Both fantastic cars but I would switch it up. If I had the money I would get the S65 AMG and also get the DB9 Volante.
well your comment is sorta meaningless....as REALITY dictates that the cars in general with the worst resale values are over $100,000 the demand for them just isnt there and as such they tank in value. Not to mention Mercedes in general dont have that great resale value along with other models of german cars from audi and bmw. As far as this comparison test seems a little odd comparing these 2 cars a full size twin turbo v12 powered luxo barge with enough torque to pull a semi, and an aston with a ton less power?? I would rather have the Aston Martin if your goign to spend $200,000 on a car it might as well be on a car that is something special and not a car anyone can buy for $50,000 used with low miles
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