The Comparative Analysis :

Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)

€ 256,400
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Volante
€ 256,200
 Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
€ 256,400
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 DBS Volante is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible.
Aston Martin DBS Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
75
82.9
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
75.3
83
75 in
Width
75.3 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
50.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
107.9
185.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
115.9
198.6
185.9 in
Length
198.6 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4971 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Aston Martin DBS Volante (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
1235 lb
24.84 %
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)

General

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
VH1
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Aston Martin DBS 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
AM08
Engine Code
M 279.980
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
510 hp
621 hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Aston Martin DBS Volante
420 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

Performance

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

▶ REPLAY
7.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Volante
7.33 lb/hp
8 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Volante
14 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
296 mi
Range
414 mi
Aston Martin DBS Volante
296 mi
414 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
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).
227.4 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Volante
310.8 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
624 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Aston Martin DBS Volante
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data