The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Coupé (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 242,400

€ 327,300

€ 242,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 327,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Aston Martin DBS Coupé is 13.2 cm longer, 5.5 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
1280
1905
2105
1310
1960
2160
1905 mm
Width
1960 mm
2105 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2160 mm
1280 mm
Height
1310 mm
2740
4721
2560
4589
4721 mm
Length
4589 mm
2740 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1870 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
9.36 %

General
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
VH1
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
AM08
Engine Code
M 275.983

4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
5935 CC
Engine Capacity
5980 CC
510 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
661 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
510 bhp
661 bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
570 NM
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 2200 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
570 NM
1000 NM
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
191 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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3.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
2.83 kg/bhp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
3.32 kg/bhp
2.83 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
17 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
296 mi
Range
345 mi
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
296 mi
345 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
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).
272.8 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
310.8 kWh
272.8 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
388 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
365 kg
Maximum Payload
230 kg
155 L
Boot Capacity
210 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data