The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) vs. Aston Martin DB9 Volante (12 - 13)
€ 256,200

€ 190,000

€ 256,200
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 65 AMG Convertible is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 6.3 inches taller than the Aston Martin DB9 Volante.
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
56
75.3
83
49.6
73.8
81.7
75.3 in
Width
73.8 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
56 in
Height
49.6 in
115.9
198.6
107.9
185.8
198.6 in
Length
185.8 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
4971 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
970 lb
19.51 %

General
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
A217
Generation
VH1
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 279
Engine Series
M 279.980
Engine Code
AM11

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
621 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
738 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Performance
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DB9 Volante
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8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.85 lb/hp
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
8 lb/hp
7.85 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
20 mpg
16 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
414 mi
Range
339 mi
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
414 mi
339 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Environmental Impact
227.4 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 65 AMG Convertible
227.4 kWh
270.9 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.9 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data