The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé Touchtronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 178,000

€ 128,800

€ 178,000
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 12.1 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
185.8
115.9
197.9
185.8 in
Length
197.9 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
14.58 %

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 automatic 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
AM11
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
510 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
457 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Performance
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 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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7.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
7.72 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
16 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
332 mi
Range
565 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
332 mi
565 mi
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Environmental Impact
276.6 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
276.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
555 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
606 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data