CL 65 AMG vs DB9 vs Ferrari 612

[andy.muc]

Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG
Weight: 2155 kg / 4751.0 lbs
Engine 60º V12
Engine location: Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 5.980 liter / 364.9 cu in
Valvetrain: 3 valves/cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed: Fuel injection
Aspiration: TwinTurbo
Gearbox: AMG Speedshift 5 Speed Automatic
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Power: 612 bhp / 456.6 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 1000 Nm / 737.6 ft lbs @ 2000 - 4000 rpm
Top Speed: 155.3 mph / 250.0 km/h (limited)
0-60 mph Acceleration: 4.40 s
0-120 mhp Acceleration: 13.8 s
Price: 201.260,00 €


Aston Martin DB9
Weight: 1710 kg / 3769.9 lbs
Engine: 60º V12
Engine location: Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 5.935 liter / 362.2 cu in
Valvetrain: 4 valves/cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed: Fuel injection
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox: 6 Speed Manual
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Power: 450 bhp / 335.7 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 570 Nm / 420.4 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
Top Speed: 186.4 mph / 300.0 km/h
0-60 mph Acceleration: 4.70 s
0-120 mhp Acceleration: ?
Price: ?


Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Weight: 1840 kg / 4056.5 lbs
Engine: 60º V12
Engine location: Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 5.748 liter / 350.8 cu in
Valvetrain: 4 valves/cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed: Fuel injection
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox: 6 Speed Manual
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Power: 540 bhp / 402.8 kW @ 7250 rpm
Torque: 588 Nm / 433.7 ft lbs @ 5250 rpm
Top Speed: 198.8 mph / 320.0 km/h
0-60 mph Acceleration: 4.20 s
0-120 mhp Acceleration: 15.5 s
Price: 218.000,00 €


My choice is the Benz!
Although its the only one of them bringing over 2000 kilos on the scale.

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added 0-120 mph; price

[@wall]

One thing you left out of this eqaution is price?

tough choice, but I think i would have to go with the 612. Seems a little bit more of a drivers car comapred with the other 2. Especially as it is the only one with a manual gearbox!

nice pics to!

[cuntukimushroom]

its gonna have to be the DB9 anywhere always!

[Coventrysucks]

You didn't see Top Gear then.

The CL65 is very fast in a straight line, then it all goes horribly, horribly wrong through the corners. It put in a distinctly average lap time, although I forget exactly what it was.

Personally I think the 612 is hideous, so I'd go for the DB9.

[fpv_gtho]

My pick is the DB9, being the lightest and hopefully more nimble.

Anybody with a good local newsagent should be able to pick up next month's Wheels Magazine, they'll be doing a comparison between the Continental GT, 612 Scaglietti (spelling?) and the DB9

[andy.muc]

@Coventrysucks
You are right. The Benz is less sportscar but more luxury car the the others.
Thats why the setup isn't that good for a rough corner-track.

[Cotterik]

You didn't see Top Gear then.

The CL65 is very fast in a straight line, then it all goes horribly, horribly wrong through the corners. It put in a distinctly average lap time, although I forget exactly what it was.

Personally I think the 612 is hideous, so I'd go for the DB9.

I couldnt put it a better way myself
The Merc may be the most powerful but MY GOD is it ugly, its a big square chunk of a car, just like all the others Mercedes, and you're right, i dont think they must have many corners in Germany
The 612 is a hideous looking thing, ashamed to call it a ferrari! None of these two cars come close to the DB9; its beautiful, gorgeous, handles like a dream and feels like one too.

Ofcourse its the Aston, there is no obvious reason to choose the Merc or the Scag

[Cotterik]

I think i would have to go with the 612.Especially as it is the only one with a manual gearbox!

Incorrect!

Aston Martin DB9: Gearbox: 6 Speed Manual

Only the old chunky boring merc is an automatic

[Mustang]

i agree that aston jusk kicks German and Italian arse..and i think it is the cheapest too at £105,000 isnt it ??


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[andy.muc]

I would still take the 612 hp...
And to me the Benz doesn't look THAT ugly.

[Benz_Boy_1]

Love the CL65 and the Aston, Can't Chose

[RaptoR]

The DB9 off course!!!! It looks much more aggresive!!

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

db9 for sure !!!

ferrari 612 too ugly ... cant believe i called a ferrari ugly ...

and the cl65 amg has auto gear box if im not mistaken ... and its limited to 155mph ...

[Coventrysucks]

and its limited to 155mph ...

For a small fee, AMG will adjust the limiter to 186mph (300km/h).
Still doesn't go round corners very well.

[scubasteve87]

I'd take the Aston, because on American roads, any performance beyond a certain point just lands you in jail, so I'll just decide on looks.