The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12)

€ 327,300
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09) Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
€ 247,000
 Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12) Aston Martin DBS Coupé
€ 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 5.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Aston Martin DBS Coupé.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
51.6
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
77.2
85
50.4
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12)
75
82.9
77.2 in
Width
75 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
51.6 in
Height
50.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
100.8
180.7
Blueprint Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12)
107.9
185.9
180.7 in
Length
185.9 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
4123 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.36 %
Aston Martin DBS Coupé Touchtronic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
R230
Generation
VH1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS 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
AM08
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
12
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
661 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
661 hp
510 hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
738 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
738 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
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

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Aston Martin DBS Coupé

▶ REPLAY
6.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.33 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
6.24 lb/hp
7.33 lb/hp
Aston Martin DBS Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
16 mpg
15 mpg
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
No data
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
591 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Aston Martin DBS Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
507 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data