The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12)
€ 327,300

€ 247,000

€ 327,300
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 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series is 13.2 cm shorter, 5.5 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the Aston Martin DBS Coupé.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
1310
1960
2160
1280
1905
2105
1960 mm
Width
1905 mm
2160 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2105 mm
1310 mm
Height
1280 mm
2560
4589
2740
4721
4589 mm
Length
4721 mm
2560 mm
Wheelbase
2740 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
1870 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
9.36 %

General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
R230
Generation
VH1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.983
Engine Code
AM08

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
5935 CC
661 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
510 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 bhp
510 bhp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
1000 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
570 NM
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
1000 NM
570 NM
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
199 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Coupé
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2.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
2.83 kg/bhp
3.32 kg/bhp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
20 mpg
18 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
345 mi
Range
313 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
345 mi
313 mi
Aston Martin DBS 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).
293.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
272.8 kWh
293.7 kWh
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
230 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
210 L
Boot Capacity
155 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data