The Comparative Analysis :
Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 247,000

€ 119,600

€ 247,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Aston Martin DBS Coupé is 13.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
50.4
75
82.9
55.8
73.7
83.9
75 in
Width
73.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
50.4 in
Height
55.8 in
107.9
185.9
116.3
199.4
185.9 in
Length
199.4 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
17.12 %

General
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
VH1
Generation
C216
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 DBS Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
AM08
Engine Code
M 273.968

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
510 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
420 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
7.33 lb/hp
11.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
15 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
10 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
313 mi
Range
462 mi
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
313 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
293.7 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).
229.2 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
293.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data