The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Aston Martin DB9 Volante (12 - 13)
€ 140,500
€ 190,000
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Aston Martin DB9 Volante.
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
55.6
74.8
83
49.6
73.8
81.7
74.8 in
Width
73.8 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.6 in
Height
49.6 in
115.9
197.9
107.9
185.8
197.9 in
Length
185.8 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
14.18 %
General
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
A217
Generation
VH1
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code
AM11
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
449 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Performance
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
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10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.85 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
7.85 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
16 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
20 mpg
city
11 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
585 mi
Range
339 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
585 mi
339 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
270.9 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
270.9 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
