The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8 (02 - 08) vs. Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12)
€ 89,600
€ 247,000
€ 89,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 247,000
ⓘ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 Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8 is 7.8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Aston Martin DBS Coupé.
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
51.4
71.7
79.6
50.4
75
82.9
71.7 in
Width
75 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
51.4 in
Height
50.4 in
104.7
178.1
107.9
185.9
178.1 in
Length
185.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.39 %
General
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
AM138
Generation
VH1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AM08
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
385 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Performance
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
177 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
8.99 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
13 mpg
15 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
9 mpg
city
10 mpg
19 mpg
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
313 mi
Range
313 mi
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
313 mi
313 mi
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Environmental Impact
331.5 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).
293.7 kWh
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
331.5 kWh
293.7 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
644 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
591 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Coupé 4.2 V8
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
