The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin DBS Coupé (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 242,400
Aston Martin DBS Coupé (07 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Coupé
€ 327,300
 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 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 5.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Coupé (07 - 12)
75
82.9
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
75 in
Width
77.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
50.4 in
Height
51.6 in
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Coupé (07 - 12)
107.9
185.9
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
185.9 in
Length
180.7 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Aston Martin DBS Coupé (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.36 %
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)

General

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
VH1
Generation
R230
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
AM08
Engine Code
M 275.983
4
Valves
3
12
Cylinders
12
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
510 hp
661 hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
420 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
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

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

▶ REPLAY
7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.24 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
7.33 lb/hp
6.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
14 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
10 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
805 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data