The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin DB9 Volante (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

€ 157,000
Aston Martin DB9 Volante (04 - 06) Aston Martin DB9 Volante
€ 140,500
 Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) Mercedes S 500 Convertible
€ 157,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Aston Martin DB9 Volante 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 Convertible.
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
50
Blueprint Aston Martin DB9 Volante (04 - 06)
73.8
81.7
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
73.8 in
Width
74.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Aston Martin DB9 Volante (04 - 06)
107.9
185.4
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
185.4 in
Length
197.9 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Aston Martin DB9 Volante (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
893 lb
19.15 %
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)

General

Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
VH1
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade 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 Volante
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
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
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
444 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
420 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
420 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Convertible

Performance

Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DB9 Volante

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
8.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
8.49 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
14 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
9 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
585 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
301 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Environmental Impact
312.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
312.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
634 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data