The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DB9 Volante (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
€ 157,000

€ 256,200

€ 157,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 256,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible.
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
50
73.8
81.7
56
75.3
83
73.8 in
Width
75.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50 in
Height
56 in
107.9
185.4
115.9
198.6
185.4 in
Length
198.6 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb

Weight Difference:
1202 lb
24.18 %

General
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
VH1
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 279
AM04
Engine Code
M 279.980

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
444 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
420 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
420 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Performance
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DB9 Volante
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
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8.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
8.49 lb/hp
8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
14 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
9 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
301 mi
Range
414 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
301 mi
414 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG 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).
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).
227.4 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
312.5 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
634 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
816 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data