The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 158,900

€ 128,800

€ 158,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Aston Martin DB9 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
50
73.8
81.7
55.6
74.8
83
73.8 in
Width
74.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50 in
Height
55.6 in
107.9
185.4
115.9
197.9
185.4 in
Length
197.9 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
838 lb
18.19 %

General
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
VH1
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
AM04
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
450 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
450 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
8.38 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
13 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
9 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
279 mi
Range
565 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
279 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
337.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
166.7 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
337.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
678 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data