The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 256,200
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17) Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
€ 261,000
 Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Volante
€ 256,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 261,000

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Aston Martin DBS Volante
56
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
75.3
83
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12)
75
82.9
75.3 in
Width
75 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
56 in
Height
50.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT Plus (16 - 17)
115.9
198.6
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Volante Touchtronic (09 - 12)
107.9
185.9
198.6 in
Length
185.9 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in

Vehicle Weight

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

General

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Aston Martin DBS 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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
Aston Martin DBS 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
AM08
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 DBS Volante
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible
738 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DBS Volante

Performance

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

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 65 AMG Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Volante

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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