The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Aston Martin DB9 Coupé (04 - 06)
€ 327,300
€ 144,000
€ 327,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 144,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is 4.8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Aston Martin DB9 Coupé.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
51.6
77.2
85
50
73.8
81.7
77.2 in
Width
73.8 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.6 in
Height
50 in
100.8
180.7
107.9
185.4
180.7 in
Length
185.4 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.56 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
R230
Generation
VH1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
AM04
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
444 hp
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
199 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
8.49 lb/hp
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
14 mpg
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
No data
city
9 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
345 mi
Range
301 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
301 mi
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
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).
312.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
312.5 kWh
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
634 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DB9 Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
