The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)

€ 247,000
Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Coupé
€ 186,800
 Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13) Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
€ 247,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 186,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Aston Martin DBS Coupé is 3.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé.
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12)
75
82.9
49.7
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
76.3
90.4
75 in
Width
76.3 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
90.4 in
50.4 in
Height
49.7 in
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12)
107.9
185.9
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
105.5
182.6
185.9 in
Length
182.6 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)

General

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
VH1
Generation
C197
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 159
AM08
Engine Code
M 159.980
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
510 hp
563 hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
420 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé

Performance

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
191 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé

▶ REPLAY
7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
7.33 lb/hp
6.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
15 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
313 mi
Range
400 mi
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
313 mi
400 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
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).
250.1 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
293.7 kWh
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
805 lb
Maximum Payload
529 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data