The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 168,300

€ 125,000

€ 168,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,000
ⓘ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 3.7 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Coupé.
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
51.9
73.8
81.7
55.6
74.8
83
73.8 in
Width
74.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.9 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
4475 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
15.75 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-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
AM09
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
470 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
470 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
190 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
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8.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
8.02 lb/hp
9.97 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
14 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
10 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
322 mi
Range
599 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
322 mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
310.8 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).
157.2 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
310.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
626 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 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
1224 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data