Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1964 – 1981) vs Aston Martin DB6 (1965 – 1970): specs compared
The Aston Martin DB6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 204 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,550 kg against 2,475 kg. At 5,540 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 917 mm longer than the Aston Martin DB6.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1964 – 1981
|
Aston Martin
DB6
1965 – 1970
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1964 – 1981 | 1965 – 1970 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 s | 8.4 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 17.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,540 mm | 4,623 mm |
| Width | 1,951 mm | 1,676 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,583 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,475 kg | 1,550 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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